https://thesis.eur.nl/col/4324/ List of Publications en https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/8287/ Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:01 GMT <div>Botero, Olga Natalia Jaramillo</div> Communication has been part of development programs throughout the world since 1950s. Especially in the field of health it has played an important role promoting social change in the search for healthier societies, which has become a key factor for development. https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/9204/ Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:01 GMT <div>Chowdhury, Wasima Samad</div> The research paper on the Haor area of north-eastern part of Bangladesh tries to find explanations to the rather disappointing outcome of the National Universal Primary Education policy which is far from the universal coverage it aims for. The secondary data focuses on the educational policy documents and information on the conditions and demand for education in the Haor area. It revealed that the low coverage of universal primary education in the areas studied is due to a lack of consideration and understanding of the special geographic and climatic condition and the different livelihood that people pursue, reflecting in the policy and implementation process. The author has arrived at the decision that it will be possible to give full coverage to universal primary education when the need of each child is taken into consideration in the policy and the full implementation of the policy is ensured. https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/8285/ Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:01 GMT <div>Raja, Muhammad Ali</div> https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/8279/ Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:01 GMT <div>Chowdhury, Wasima Samad</div> The research paper on the Haor area of north-eastern part of Bangladesh tries to find explanations to the rather disappointing outcome of the National Universal Primary Education policy which is far from the universal coverage it aims for. The secondary data focuses on the educational policy documents and information on the conditions and demand for education in the Haor area. It revealed that the low coverage of universal primary education in the areas studied is due to a lack of consideration and understanding of the special geographic and climatic condition and the different livelihood that people pursue, reflecting in the policy and implementation process .. The author has arrived at the decision that it will be possible to give full coverage to universal primary education when the need of each child is taken into consideration in the policy and the full implementation of the policy is ensured. For ensunng universal coverage of pnmary education, along with providing educational services mentioned in the policy, special incentives for teachers and other education staff in the disadvantaged area, contextual and need based education curriculum, school based learning process, Go-NGO collaboration, proper media coverage need to be taken into account in the future. https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/18402/ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 00:00:01 GMT <div>Werf, M. van der (Majella)</div> https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/13703/ Fri, 30 Dec 2005 00:00:01 GMT <div>Azzika, Tanko Yussif</div> https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/11377/ Sat, 31 Dec 2005 00:00:01 GMT <div>Khosa, Zulfiqar Ali</div> https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/13443/ Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:01 GMT <div>Nyakana, Joseph</div> https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/76251/ Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:01 GMT <div>Angela Collet</div> https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/9196/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:01 GMT <div>Josphine, Candiru</div> AIDS is slowing down development efforts and exacerbating poverty in Sub-Saharan African. According to Miller (1988: xi), "HIV/AIDS is a triple disaster to Africa. First, the tragedy of the disease itself; secondly, the human suffering and thirdly the death", this triple disaster complicates the already " daunting development problems facing the continent and threatens to reverse the hard- won advances" (ibid). HIV/AIDS is a major killer of adults at the peak of their reproductive and economic lives in most African countries (Boyle et. a1 2006:1). In Uganda, particularly HIV/AIDS reduced Uganda's economic, political and social development. https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/8810/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:01 GMT <div>Mubanga, Kabwibwi</div> https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/8815/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:01 GMT <div>Soria Merino, Fabian Eduardo</div> This research will examine selected Community Ecotourism projects in the Amboro National Park in Bolivia, which have been established by local environmental NGOs. The objective is to investigate the impact of these projects in the livelihoods and social relations in the communities. Furthermore, the analysis will also allow policy recommendations some extent. The main question that concerns us is if the projects have been effective in reducing or alleviating poverty and vulnerability, whilst providing environmental sustainability. The research will also provide insight into the impact of the projects on social, cultural and economic structure of the communities. Furthermore, it will also show whether the beneficiaries see Community Ecotourism projects as an important income and activity diversification option, and if they see the projects as enVironmentally sustainable. These issues can determine the final outcome of the project, and thus become decisive to evaluate if such projects can be used as a strategy to improve living conditions and reduce poverty. The research relies on interviews and data collected during fieldwork in Bolivia in July-August 2007. Four different Community Ecotourism projects in the Amboro National Park were visited, as well as key informants and stakeholders. https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/9198/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:01 GMT <div>Casimiro, Girlie Grace J aen.</div> This research explores the issue on how social health insurance (SHI) as a health financing scheme had impacted on the promotion offacility-based deliveries. It touches on the dynamics of being pregnant and giving birth and variations in maternal spending as well as the processes involved in accessing the sm which tend to exclude most poor mothers. It also analyzes women's experiences and opinions on giving birth as it influences their decision on whether to use SHI in giving birth in a facility or not. By discussing these insights, this paper is contributing on understanding how to reduce maternal mortality. https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/9746/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:01 GMT <div>Dzakuma, Dzinedzormi Worlaedem Abla</div> The study zeroes in on an important but neglected issue ofHIV/AIDS provisioning for the elderly in Ghana. The paper aimed to bring to the fore the invisibility of the elderly in accessing intervention services. This was done based on the framework of Devereux and Cook (2000), 'Does Social Policy Meet Social Needs '? Constraints that the elderly PL WHAs encounter are illuminated. Alternative ways of service provisioning and non-contributory pensions have been advocated for. These mechanisms when put in place, it is believed, will enhance the inclusion of the elderly. https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/36895/ Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:01 GMT <div>Ballivian, Rocio Ramirez</div> In an era driven by neoliberal and globalizing values and characterized by widespread youth distrust in the institutionalized politics, one could make the hypothesis that young people are finding alternative channels to voice their discontent and to challenge a society that is increasingly marginalizing them. These channels are more in agreement with XXI century youth's codes and are untranslatable to the institutionalized political logic. It is the intention of this paper to test this thesis in Bolivia and more concretely is concerned in analyzing the particular case of the hip hop movement in the marginalized city of El Alto. The deprived situation of the population of El Alto is the result of Bolivia's history of colonialism, repression exclusion and poverty that has been worsened with the long years of high debts, hyperinflation, dictatorships and structural adjustments. This condition has changed the social and familial dynamics, pushing some of the youth inhabitants into the street reality where young people underwent new forms of socialization. This process of socialization has led young people to engage to the hip hop subculture. Hip hoppers have found in hip hop culture not only a source of identification but also a space from where they can voice their concerns. Moreover, the hip hoppers' discourses and symbols, which are public in their exercise and in their ends, clearly show a challenging position against the dominant culture and thus, hip hoppers are aiming to change the existing power relations. Consequently, the participation of young people in the hip hop culture by being context-driven and by countering the marginalizing hegemonic culture in a public sphere, constitutes a political response to the changing and unequal local, national and international context. https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/7057/ Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT <div>Kumar, Richa</div> This research paper illustrates the misfit of the nation state paradigm and citizenship theories in contemporary world of de-territorialised politics and economy especially in the context of globalization. Using the combination of intersectionality theory with contract and governance approaches, this study tries to come to terms with the complexities of migratory flows of people in the present world. A number of examples of migration experiences have been selected to illustrate this misfit. Two of these many stories – namely that of the Chinese cockle pickers who in 2004 lost their lives in Morecambe Bay – and that of Ayaan Hirsi Ali who lost her Dutch citizenship in 2006 – have been looked into in detail. Both cases are examined in the context of global migration regimes as they operate within the context of ‘Fortress Europe’. One of the interesting outcomes of the study is a reappraisal of the notion of ‘citizenship’. Here the study draws on Kabeer’s study of how to construct more inclusive forms of citizenship for those like migrants who find themselves excluded. Relevance to Development Studies: “If there was a global theme of the year in 2006, it was that of migration and development” (IOM 2006). The International Organization for Migration (IOM) proposed this theme because of their view that obstacles to migratory movements are now one of the major obstacles for the South in promoting their development. This study contributes a ‘think piece’ with some examples, to explore these huge questions of citizenship and patterns of exclusion and inclusion under global migration regimes. This is an area of growing importance for development studies generally. https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/7055/ Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT <div>Muliru, Jamin Shitsukane</div> A high rate of urbanization has been witnessed in the recent past, with urban population exceeding rural population. Consequently there is rising spread of slums in the world, more so in Sub-Saharan Africa. Of the urban population, youth form the largest group. Unfortunately, the urbanization is without proportional opportunities for the youth. The illusion of going to the cities for better opportunities has instead become a source of marginalization which has catapulted them into desperation and poverty. The paper is based on capabilities as derived from Capabilities Approach by Amartya Sen (1993) and developed further by Ingrid Robeyns (2003). In the light of the foregoing, youth lack basic capabilities. This has consequently reflected adversely to their ability to fend for themselves. It is argued in this paper that youth can cause and propel development, but are hampered by lack of enhancement of their capabilities, by means to effectively engage them. In recognition of youth potential capabilities to cause development, Mathare Youth sports Association (MYSA) is using sports and community service as youth engagement formulae for the purpose of developing the said capabilities for urban slum youth in Nairobi, Kenya. This is referred to as MYSA Approach (MYSAA). The study then follows up MYSAA as used among Mathare slum youth to understand how it is used to improve youth capabilities and to learn from it. This serves as an eye opener to other institutions to think out best formulae to engage youth. It also contributes to development studies as an input in the current debates about youth, their numbers and contribution to development. Conclusively, the study enabled understanding of how MYSAA is utilized, its impact on urban slum youth capabilities and their lives in general and Mathare community. Lessons learned then inform that youth capability enhancement is possible given opportunities, but require a friendly and relevant concept so as to give them the space to contribute to development. On the basis of the findings the study has made proposals regarding youth and capability enhancement for development https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/7054/ Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT <div>Bamwesigye, Jackson</div> Since the 1990s, poverty reduction has taken priority at both national and international development levels. Within this framework, various initiatives have been taken. Microfinance has caught the attention of many aid donors, NGOs and Governments as an effective tool for poverty reduction. The successful use of microfinance is considered as victory for the poor to escape the poverty traps. In Rwandan context, this same initiative and hope has been emphasised in the Country’s Poverty Reduction strategy papers. Therefore this paper is an attempt to analyse the role of Microfinance in poverty reduction in Rwandan context. The study takes a case study of Urwego Opportunity Microfinance Bank which is one of largest microfinance institutions in terms of scale and geographical coverage. To achieve the desired objectives of the study 27 clients of the MFI selected from one rural and one urban branch were interviewed through individual and focus group discussions and the study was highly qualitative. There has been found that Microfinance outreach in scale is extensive and impacted positively on the poor but only the poor close to the poverty line could have been reached through MFI. Also rural- urban differences in impact have been noted which suggests differences in poverty levels, opportunities and Microfinance loan products appropriateness between the two. https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/7044/ Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT <div>Mulama, Anne Stella Muchiti</div> The need to address sexuality in population policy is increasingly being recognised in academic and policy circles as a way of addressing contemporary demographic concerns such as HIV/AIDS, sexual violence as well as ethics issues which go beyond the control of numbers of people. In Kenya, as well as most other countries in the developing World, population policies were initially informed by the discourse of population control, which is now rivalled by the reproductive rights discourse that is embedded in the realm of understanding human sexuality. The preamble of this study gives an account of how Kenya came to adopt a population policy. To answer the central question for this study which is what the implications of the dominance of the discourse of population control for fertility policies are, Kenya’s population policy documents are discourse analysed. The analysis using a political economy of fertility framework shows that Kenya’s population policy is a catching up one, in which significant historical factors that have a bearing on fertility change have been ignored, and what is now called a ‘stalling and stagnating’ fertility transition is a frame that ignores regional differences and is not focused on developing female agency. Using a reproductive rights lens, Kenya’s population is commendable in that it does not include incentives or disincentives as catalyst towards meeting policy goals. However, it puts the sexual and reproductive rights of some members ahead of others and fails to address economic inequalities, is high on target setting and most of all it does not address sexuality. This paper argues that if the population policy in Kenya is informed by reproductive rights, the ideals of the ICPD to help men and women achieve highest possible sexual and reproductive health will be met. There will also be a reduction in fertility when women can access information and services, even though this should not be the overriding goal as it is under the population control ideology. Relevance to development studies: The existing disparity in aggregate fertility rates in developed and developing countries have in some quarters led to the assumption that fertility levels are one of the causes of underdevelopment. However, away from this economic thinking is human centered development, which puts emphasis human lives. The two opposed discourses of population policy: population control with an economic argument versus reproductive rights that sees human beings as both the means and the end of development, are integral parts of the debates about the nexus between population and development. https://thesis.eur.nl/pub/7043/ Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:01 GMT <div>Hottordze, Alexander Roosevelt</div> Mutual Health Insurance Schemes (MHIS) have been developed and promoted as mechanisms to offer protection to poor households from the risk of ill-health, death and loss of assets. However, the introduction of the North Tongu Mutual Health Insurance Scheme (NTMHIS) witnessed some mixed feelings and mistrust for political reasons and fear about the workability of the scheme due to experience with collective arrangements. Surprisingly, therefore, within its three year implementation period, the scheme recorded an impressive coverage of about fifty percent of the entire population. However, little evidence exists to explain reasons for this surprise at the district level. The study investigated why households enrolled in the NTMHIS to that extent. The study arrived at evidence which suggests that the ability of enrolled households of North Tongu District (NTD) to construct a link between their choice for insurance and the trust they have in both the scheme management and service providers emanates from the fact that their expectations are being met and this, coupled with the fact that premium is within the reach of majority, contributed significantly to the increase in enrolment in the NTMHIS. Additionally, innovative public education strategy and balanced power relations within most households and preference for insurance to user fees have all explained why people enrol in the NTMHIS. The study, however, found that, in spite of government’s effort at bringing premium within the reach of majority and her relief package for the core poor, some category of households still remain excluded due to lack of cash to pay. Scepticism among non-enrolled households, which was also partly bred by the failure of some enrolled households to participate in some sensitization activities of the scheme; hostile attitude of some health staff, and previous experiences with collective arrangements all explained why others remain uninsured. It is suggested that to ensure generally improved access to health care for majority, Government should consider focusing on preventive health to 12 avoid possible premium increase that has the potential to exclude many more households in the scheme, sensitization programmes must be critically evaluated and bureaucracy in registration process minimized. There is the need also for service providers to be given adequate training to demonstrate high level of professionalism in the discharge of their duties. Besides, government should not only modify the relief package for the core poor but also ensure that those who have still been excluded due to lack of cash to pay are brought on board by paying premium in kind, using their farm produce. Finally, NTMHIS is to tailor its marketing strategies to cater for those with less or no education as a way of improving access to care for many more households. Relevance To Development Studies : ‘Health, it is said, is Wealth’ Unfortunately, the major development challenge facing greater population around the globe especially in low and middle income countries is inaccessibility to health care, occasioned by problem of health care financing. It is hoped that when factors that contribute to the surprisingly high enrolment in the new initiative in a typically low income environment like NTD is unravelled all other areas, for that matter, countries, will emulate and improve access to health care for their people.