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Creator:: Rhynard-Geil, Meghann
Abstract:: Since the 1980s, NGOs have created a necessary niche for themselves within developing nations addressing poverty “traps” such as: lack of infrastructure, corruption, environmental degradation, conflict, disease, educational paucity, and gender inequality. Due to increasing issues of dependency and failed development projects resulting from a top-down, organizational structure, international nongovernmental...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: : Sarah Henderson, representing Political Science

Creator:: Boege, Sarah
Abstract:: Over the last several decades, the narrative around international development has shifted away from neoclassical models towards an increased focus on sustainability and community-driven participatory approaches. However, there is a lack of research looking at whether these theoretical concepts manifest in practical realities that avoid the imperialistic flaws of previous...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: THE THESIS OF Sarah Boege for the degree of Master of Public Policy presented on May 15th, 2017

Creator:: Ghimire, Narbada
Abstract:: Microfinance has been extolled by donor agencies, development practitioners and policy makers as a tool for alleviating poverty and empowering women. Yet little systematic research has been done to assess the conditions and extent to which microfinance programs accomplish these goals. This essay provides an assessment of that research. Based...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: , representing Sociology Sarah Henderson, representing Political Science Elizabeth

Creator:: Pant, Suman
Abstract:: Nepal’s community forestry has been internationally recognized as an example of successful case of collective action. However, many scholars argue that although it has been successful in protecting forests from degradation, it has not been able to create an inclusive platform for political decision-making process. Using historical analysis, comparative case...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: research. I would like to thank my committee members: Prof Liz Schroeder, Sarah Henderson, Bryan Tilt

Creator:: Daniel Andrianaivosoa, Landy Miary
Abstract:: After Colonization and since the beginning of the globalization era, governments in developing countries have been restricted in implementing certain policies and reforms, often being forced to accept or borrow policies from former colonizers or other developed countries and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Previous studies found that borrowing policy often leads...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: June 7, 2016 APPROVED: Patrick Emerson, representing Economics Elizabeth

Creator:: Dunn, Zachary A.
Abstract:: International development projects aimed at alleviating poverty often fall short when it comes to capacity for operation and maintenance. As a case in point, today it is estimated one-third of all African wells have fallen into disrepair due to lack of effective management, corresponding to as many as 250,000 broken...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Economics Elizabeth Schroeder, representing Economics I understand that my essay will become part of the

Creator:: Foster-Moore, Eric
Abstract:: Dams are often promoted as a tool to reduce poverty and spur economic development. Dam construction worldwide, and particularly in China, which has built nearly half the world's large dams since 1949, remains contentious due to the potential for negative environmental and socioeconomic impacts. Despite numerous case studies, there is...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the endless amusement, graphs, and moral support. Sarah Stevens has been an eternal source of

Creator:: O'Steen, Brianna
Abstract:: The Philippines’ labor export system is a complex web of policy instruments that have been amended, repealed, and refined over the last four decades. The laws along with the hortatory tools used to promote them have shaped the lives of millions of Filipinos, separating families across oceans. Temporary labor migration,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . My chair, Brent S. Steel, diligently reviewed every proposal and draft in this process. Elizabeth

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