Browsing Publications by Title
Now showing items 336-355 of 1500
-
“Debtor Forever.” Debt and Bondage in Afghan and Pakistani Brick Kilns
(Research report, 2015-01-01) -
Decentralisation and gender. A study on coordination and cooperation in LGA for maternal health.
(Research report, 2007-11-26)Tanzania initiated the Local Government Reform Programme in 1996. The objective of the reform is decentralisation by devolution, and to strengthen local authorities' ability to deliver quality and accessible services in ... -
Deciding over nature: Corruption and environmental impact assessments
(U4 Issue 2016:5, Research report, 2016-11-01)Environmental impact assessments (EIAs) are a core aspect of environmental decision-making in most countries. Despite massive potential for public harms resulting from corrupt decision-making linked to EIAs, research on ... -
Deciding over nature: Corruption and environmental impact assessments
(Environmental Impact Assessment Review vol. 65, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-07-01)Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) are an important analytic tool for identifying and potentially mitigating project risks and negative environmental and societal impacts. Their usefulness, however, depends on how ... -
Defining the Mission. The US Engagement in Afghanistan.
(PRIO Papers, Research report, 2011-01-01)The US invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 was in a sense a curious accident of history. Enraged by the attacks on New York and Washington, the Bush Administration invaded a country where the US previously had demonstrated ... -
Deforestation in Peru: Confronting the informal practices, state capture, and collusion
(U4 Brief 2024:5, Report, 2024-04-01)Greater transparency and accountability of elected officials, as well as enhanced environmental management, is crucial to meeting the challenges faced by those who wish to protect the Amazon. -
Delivering quality health services for children - implementation challenges
(Others, 2011-01-01) -
Demand for second-stage land certification in Ethiopia: Evidence from household panel data
(Land Use Policy vol. 41, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-11-01)Ethiopia has implemented one of the largest, fastest and least expensive land registration and certification reforms in Africa. While there is evidence that this ‘first-stage’ land registration has had positive effects in ... -
Democracy matters more than ever: Democracy assistance after the entrance of the "Emerging Southern Powers" in sub-Saharan Africa
(CMI Brief vol. 10 no. 5, Report, 2011-08-26)Over the last ten years the new “Emerging Southern Powers” – China, India, Brazil and South Africa – have increased their economic and political engagement in Sub-Saharan Africa. They have introduced new ideas and development ... -
Democracy's shortcomings in anti-corruption
(CMI Working Paper WP 2012:10, Working paper, 2012-12-01)Citizens of countries with a corrupt political leadership are trapped in a situation, typically characterized by increasing income differences, human rights violations, dysfunctional democracy, limited press freedom, weak ... -
Democratic Transitions and Gendered Exceptions. Women's rights under fire in KhyberPakthunkwah
(Others, 2010-01-01)Gendering Asia presentasjon -
Democratisation's Third Wave and the Challenges of Democratic Deepening: Assessing International Democracy Assistance and Lessons Learned
(ODI Working Papers 1, Research report, 2007-10-10)This study focuses on democratisation and democracy assistance in the developing world. It provides an overview of the democratisation processes that have swept across the developing world since the 1980s and explores some ... -
Democratizing Islam and Islamizing democracy: An inquiry into Hasan al-Turabi's conception of Shura in light of Western democratic theory
(Nordic Journal of Human Rights vol. 27 no. 3, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-08-01)This article explores Hasan al-Turabi’s conception of democracy with particular focus on the role and rights of non-Muslims. This is done through a qualitative analysis of his writings as well as semi-structured ... -
Demokratiassistanse i Afrika
(Others, 2011-11-01)Kurs i "Demokratiassistanse og demokratisering", Senter for etter- og videreutdanning (SEVU), Universitetet i Bergen. 11. november 2011 -
DERAP's first 25 years. The history of the Development Action and Research Programme at Chr. Michelsen Institute
(Book, 1995-05-01)Chr. Michelsen Institute is an independent research institute that was established in 1930. By the early 1960s, its Department of Humanities focused on research and advisory work in developing countries. Against this ... -
Derechos Humanos y Justicia en América Latina en la Agenda Académica Noruega
(Pensamiento Social Noruego sobre América Latina, Chapter, 2015-10-01) -
Desenvolver as infra-estruturas em Angola: Qual o papel da SADC?
(CMI Working Paper WP 2011:3, Working paper, 2011-12-05)As infra-estruturas continuam a ser um dos focos principais da SADC, nos seus esforços de fazer progredir a cooperação regional na África Austral. O desenvolvimento de infra-estruturas em Angola é também uma prioridade ... -
Developing a Sustainable Phd Programme: Experiences from Southern Ethiopia
(Sharing Knowledge, Transforming Societies: The Norhed Programme 2013-2020, Chapter, 2019-10-01) -
Developing an NGO corruption risk management system: Considerations for donors
(U4 Issue 2011:9, Research report, 2011-09-26)Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are often on the front line of aid delivery, managing a significant proportion of aid funds. The risk of corruption in NGO operations is therefore a significant concern. Yet so far, ... -
Developing Angola's infrastructure: What is SADC's role?
(CMI Working Paper WP 2011:3, Working paper, 2011-06-03)Infrastructure has remained a main focus for SADC in its efforts to advance regional cooperation in Southern Africa. Development of Angola’s infrastructure is also a key priority for the Angolan government in the reconstruction ...