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The contribution of the humanities to the theory and practice of public administration in the 21st century

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Public Administration, EarlyView.
Abstract This Forum Article integrates a range of four contributions which are all underpinned by the conviction that the rediscovery of the humanities may be beneficial to the field of public administration. The first piece examines the contribution that philosophy, as a key discipline of the humanities, can provide to the field of public ...
Edoardo Ongaro   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The ecology and deterrence of crop-raiding elephants: research progress

open access: yesPachyderm, 1996
Only the abstract and a summary of the presentation and following discussion were published. An ongoing project in Sengwa Wildlife Research Area is examining the feeding ecology and movement pattern of bull elephants which raid crops and exploring a number of other factors which influence this behaviour.
openaire   +2 more sources

Pastoral Livelihood Adaptation to Drought and Institutional Interventions in Kenya [PDF]

open access: yes
human development, climate ...
Victor A. Orindi, Anthony Nyong and Mario Herrero
core  

Why Should we Worry about Nigeria's Fragile Security?

open access: yesThe Political Quarterly, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper explores the multifaceted implications of Nigeria's persistent security crisis, highlighting its domestic, regional and global consequences. It examines the humanitarian toll, economic disruption, poverty, food insecurity and the erosion of social cohesion within Nigeria. Regionally, it analyses how Nigeria's instability exacerbates
Onyedikachi Madueke
wiley   +1 more source

High-resolution tracking technology reveals distinct patterns in nocturnal crop raiding behaviour of an African elephant (Loxodonta africana) in Amboseli, Kenya

open access: yesPachyderm, 2018
Conflict between humans and elephants is a notoriously complex problem requiring a detailed understanding of the underlying patterns and processes in order to develop effective solutions.
Ryan Wilkie, Iain Douglas-Hamilton
doaj   +1 more source

Perceptions of Risk within Pastoralist Households in Northern Kenya and Southern Ethiopia [PDF]

open access: yes
Perceptions of risk may vary within households as well as across households and communities. In this paper, we take advantage of panel survey data collected quarterly over a period of 2 ½ years to see how perceptions of risk vary across individuals over ...
Barrett, Christopher B.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Views of Vidigal: negotiating opportunities and risks in a gentrifying favela in Rio de Janeiro Favela avec vue : négocier opportunités et risques dans un quartier en voie de gentrification à Rio de Janeiro

open access: yesJournal of the Royal Anthropological Institute, EarlyView.
The contested dynamics of slum gentrification in Rio de Janeiro came into focus during the brief period of relative peace brought by the pacification policy leading up to the 2016 Olympics. In this unprecedented moment, Rio's South Zone favela residents experienced a respite from the daily confrontations with police operations and drug trade violence ...
Angela Torresan
wiley   +1 more source

Elephant crop damage in the Red Volta Valley, north-eastern Ghana

open access: yesPachyderm, 2005
Crop raiding behaviour of elephants that seasonally migrate into the Red Volta Valley was monitored as part of a project assessing conflict mitigation. Betrween 1999-2003 farmers in the project area were organized into associations.
Patrick Adjewodah   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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