- Donor strategies in microfinance
- Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - NORAD, 2003
- This NORAD (Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation) position paper discusses the role of microfinance in poverty reduction and in Norwegian development cooperation, and outlines the future principles and focus of NORAD's involve...
- Potential impacts of a large scale dam on the Zambezi, Mozambique
- C. Hillmann; L.F. Trædal / Association for International Water and Forest Studies, Norway, 2003
- This report examines the potential social and environmental consequences of the proposed Mepanda Unkua Project, a large scale dam planned on the Zambezi River in the Province of Tete in Mozambique. The paper also looks at the c...
- Study on the benefits of bioprospecting
- S.S. Dhillion / Centre for Development and the Environment, University of Oslo, Norway, 2002
- This article discusses the issues surrounding bioprospecting, paying particular attention to its on conservation and development, through examining bioprospecting case studies in Tanzania, Norway, and Costa Rica. It provides backgroun...
- Norway's role in the security sector in developing countries
- E.N. Tjønneland / Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2003
- This report looks at the role of security sector reform in Norwegian assistance to peace building in developing countries. It reviews the evolution of thinking around external assistance to security sector reform; discusses the polici...
- Increasing protection of internally displaces persons, Afghanistan
- Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre, 2003
- This paper summarises the discussions raised at the workshop on the UN Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement in Kabul, organised by the the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (U...
- Microfinance institutions: an overview with a focus on MDGs and HIV/AIDS
- P.N. Bondevik / Norwegian Church Aid, 2003
- This paper gives a basic overview and understanding of the microfinance (MF) sector. It aims to provide information and tools on microfinance in dealing with the variety of settings where it is, or could be, present. It also focuses o...
- Have the policies formulated at the Bonn Agreement been successful in Afghanistan?
- A. Suhrke; K. Berg Harpviken; A. Strand / Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2004
- This study assesses developments in Afghanistan since 2002. It focuses on examining developments in relation to the policy framework, looking at the Bonn Agreement 2001, which formulated principles of political development and a preci...
- Factors affecting the efficiency of spice based agroforestry, Sri Lanka
- L. Lindara; F. Johnsen; H. Gunatilake / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of L, 2004
- This paper looks at factors affecting the efficiency of the spice based agroforestry sector. The technical efficiency of spice based agroforestry systems was estimated in order to identify the potential increase in production without ...
- Power, culture and civil society in Ethiopia
- S. Vaughan; K. Tronvoli / SIDA Studies, 2003
- This paper looks at the culture of power and politics in Ethiopia, focusing on the nature and potential of political opposition to the ruling party, EPRDF. It argues that, for at least the next 10 years, there seem to be few viable na...
- Dynamics of chronic poverty and poverty alleviation programmes in Ethiopia
- F. Hagos / Department of Economics and Resource Management, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 2003
- This PhD thesis provides an econometric analysis of various aspects of the rural economy in Northern Ethiopia. The thesis consists of five papers: an in-depth analysis of poverty, its distribution, dynamics and i...
- A new discourse within poverty analysis and research?
- E. Øyen / Comparative Research Programme on Poverty, 2002
- This paper makes a case for a new discourse within the overall context of poverty research. The author argues that: the discourse on poverty production and the effects of different kinds of poverty production is researc...
- Urban governance in Zimbabwe
- A.Y. Kamete / Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2002
- The paper examines urban governance in the framework of sustainable urban development, and agrees with most analyses that sustainable settlements embrace social, ecological and economic dimensions. The discussion stresses that a form ...
- How the rehabilitation of agriculture can contribute to the reduction of conflict
- I. de Soysa; N. P. Gleditsch / Future Harvest, 1999
- In the post-Cold War world, despite grand visions of a "New World Order,"armed conflict follows a different pattern. This paper posits that: there is a strong link between agricultural dependence and new types of...
- Challenging power and communication in Development Studies
- E. Molteberg; C. Bergstrøm / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of L, 2000
- This is the first of two papers that discuss challenges of power and communication in Development Studies. The article finds that: Development Studies is seen as an arena for scientific discourse,where representa...
- Why "Development Studies" is a political practice
- C. Bergstrøm; E. Molteberg / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of L, 2000
- This article discusses the political nature of Development Studies. The article examines relationships between individuals and groups of scientists,professionals and local people. The article emphasises that although the implications ...
- Drought coping strategies: migration and return
- R. Haug / Noragric, Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of L, 2000
- This paper focuses on the Hawaweer, a nomadic pastoralist group inhabiting the Northern part of Sudan. The Hawaweer were forced to migrate in the mid-eighties because of drought and hunger. The Hawaweer were selected for study mainly ...
- Nature, Society and Water , CDS
- Centre for Development Studies, University of Bergen, 1999
- Intrdisciplinarary studies programme with emphasis on the role of fresh water in developing countries. Site under construction, to include Norwegian Water Research Network database
- Policies and strategies for poverty reduction in Norwegian development aid: a review
- A. Ofstad; E.N. Tjønneland / Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway, 1999
- Paper provides an overview of Norwegian policiesand strategies for poverty reduction. It assesses Norway’s development aid policy in light of the renewed international donor emphasis on poverty and the ambition of assisting in re...
- Conditionality in aid
- H. Selbervik / Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway, 1999
- Study gives a presentation of the role of Norway – from a conditionality perspective – in the aid negotiation processes between Norway and Tanzania in order to investigate the role of Norway, and in more general terms what h...
- Aid coordination and aid effectiveness
- A. Disch / Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway, 1999
- Both donors and aid recipients are spending considerable resources on aid coordination activities. The trend seems to be towards an increase in these levels, yet relatively little is known about the outcomes and impact of these effort...
- Diakonhjemmet University College
- Norwegian Peacebuilding Centre (Noref)
- Noref – The Norwegian Peacebuilding Centre (Norsk Ressurssenter for Fredsbygging) – is a resource centre integrating knowledge and experience to strengthen peacebuilding policy and practice. The objectives of Noref are: To support Norwegian peacebuilding policies and practices by acting as a focal point for these efforts. To support Norwegian...
- Journal of Agriculture and Environment
- The Journal of Agriculture and Environment is devoted to the cause of advancing understanding on the various aspects of Agriculture, Farming Systems and Environment through literature review, theoretical analysis, research and practical experiences. Besides research and review papers, case studies, methodological approach, book reviews, reports on seminars and meetings, short communications, and l...
- Farmers' Rights
- The Farmers' Rights website has been developed as a tool for decision makers, practitioners, and others involved in the realisation of Farmers' Rights. It is also intended as an information source for researchers and other interested individuals. The website provides information on the history, legal status and contents of Farmers' Rights, on the state of implementation of these rights...
- The Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania
- The Government of the Kingdom of Norway and the United Republic of Tanzania established diplomatic relations more than 30 years ago and the two countries have ever since enjoyed cordial relationship. The Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania is responsible for carrying out official and diplomatic communication between the two governments, as well as overseeing development co-operation between Norway and T...
- Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)
- Norwegian University of Life Sciences is a leading international centre of knowledge, focused on higher education and research within environmental- and biosciences. UMB focuses specifically on biology, food, environment, land use and natural resource management.
- Bergen Open Research Archive (BORA)
- BORA is an institutional repository containing scientific and research related material from the University of Bergen. Here you will find full-text peer-reviewed journal articles, theses, dissertations and other digital research materials.
- Encyclopedia of Earth (EoE)
- The Encyclopedia of Earth is an electronic reference about the Earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society. The Encyclopedia is a free, fully searchable collection of articles written by scholars, professionals, educators, and experts who collaborate and review each other's work. The articles are written in non-technical language and will be useful to students, educators, s...
- The RORG Network
- The RORG-network is a network of Norwegian NGOs engaged in Development Education in Norway. Their website looks to address concerns regarding the north/south development dynamic and global issues, including globalisation, debt, development cooperation, poverty eradication, World Bank - IMF, trade/WTO etc.
- Agropub
- Website in Norwegian.
