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International Organisation for Migration and African Union and their actions towards sustainable development in East Africa
Králová, Helena ; Tesař, Jakub (advisor) ; Kučerová, Irah (referee)
This thesis focuses on the African Union (AU) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), analysing their respective roles in implementing sustainable development in East Africa from 2015 to 2020. The essential research questions investigate how international organisations influence the process of socialisation and the acceptance of norms related to climate change, migration, and sustainable development. Furthermore, this research uses concepts of social constructivism, such as the norm cycle and socialisation, and outlines the two organisations approaches to regional actors in East Africa. In this qualitative analysis, a case-study approach is adopted to help understand how different international organisations promote norms related to the same topics in the same region. To conduct the investigation, documents published by both international organisations are examined using critical discourse analysis. The results showed that the International Organisation for Migration draws attention to the positive contribution of migration to sustainable development and the living conditions of migrants. IOM focuses on a multi-stakeholder approach in its strategy. The study suggests that the African Union emphasises the role of states perceived as the main driving force and focuses on the local...
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The water resources of the Nile basin in the context of conflicts and peaceful cooperation
Hošková, Lucie ; Jelen, Libor (advisor) ; Frajer, Václav (referee)
This thesis deals with the issue of water resources in the Nile basin in the context of conflict and peaceful cooperation. The main aim of the work is to assess the hydropolitical potential, whether conflictory or rather cooperative is relevant. Following this goal, subsequently identify the main geopolitical actors in the Nile basin and see if the two tributaries of the Nile, blue and White Nile, differ in terms of hydropolitical potential. The theoretical framework of the work is defined by international-political concepts of neo-realism, i.e. whether disputes are primarily between states in the form of the demarcation of interests and power, or neoliberalism, which presupposes mutual cooperation in the framework of the management of resources. Furthermore, the thesis deals with the definition of the geographical-historical context with a focus on the East African region and the Nile basin following its character and history. A systematic review was chosen as the method of processing this work.
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The British-German "Colonial Honeymoon": The Heligoland Treaty
Schuster, Jan ; Valkoun, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Skřivan, Aleš (referee)
This thesis is focused on the issues of establishment and the earliest historical development of German possessions in Africa in connection with common activities of Great Britain and the German Empire in international relations. I have aimed at the period since the very establishment of territories under German protection to signing the Heligoland Treaty. During the investigation of the latter I supposed that the intentions of both states had been different. While Great Britain in the 19th century supported primarily its colonial domains, the interest of German Empire's foreign policy was focused on the problems of Europe. British Prime minister Lord Salisbury aimed to maintain Uganda to stay aloof from German influence. On the other hand, German Foreign Office tried to gain Heligoland. These two facts influenced totally form and results of mutual cooperation. This thesis aims to analyse diplomatic British-German colonial relationships and explains origin, wording and meaning of the Heligoland Treaty. I have mentioned the view of leading political representatives of Great Britain and the German Empire of colonial issues in this context as well. The Heligoland Treaty is an important document for understanding international relations in the 1880s and early 1890s. Its conclusion had far-reaching...
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Dostupnost nezávadné vody ve východní Africe
Hošková, Lucie
Hošková, L. Availability of safe water in East Africa. Brno, 2019. Bachelor thesis. Mendel University in Brno. This bachelor thesis deals with the issue of safe water availability in the East Africa region. The main aim of the thesis is to evaluate the success of selected projects in two selected countries, Tanzania and Kenya. Following these projects, the subsequent identification of the most important aspects of effective increase in the availability of safe water resources. This work is a form of literature review of water as a source, water stress, water consumption, distribution, treatment and water pollution. It deals with the delimitation of the region of East Africa, closer to two selected model states, Tanzania and Kenya. Part of the work is focused on specific World Bank projects. This section provides an annotated overview of projects and presents their success and failure. Among other things, utilization of results in practice.
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Childbirth among women in East Africa - medical and social aspects of postnatal care
Veselá, Markéta ; Nová, Monika (advisor) ; Ondrušová, Jiřina (referee)
This thesis deals with the topic of childbirth and birth delivery in Eastern Africa. The theoretical part tackles mostly the high birth rates, midwifery and hygiene habits and rituals, health system, alternative approaches in midwifery care and traditional healing methods, post-natal care as well as high maternal and infant mortality rates. It uncovers the taboo topic of female circumcision and the impact that it has on giving birth. It furthermore describes a case of an especially complicated labour of a Ugandan girl called Fatima Mirembe who gave birth in a prison hospital. The practical part of this paper consists of a research survey that, using questionnaires, aims to find out what the women from the Ugandan Nyakyera Village and the communities nearby experience during and after the delivery and what the quality of local post-natal care is. It also describes the abortion rate in the area and common causes of abortions and it also describes the knowledge of the true story of Fatima Mirembe. Keywords African women, Fatima Mirembe, childbirth, birthrate, Uganda, East Africa, health care, female circumcision
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East African Community and Theories of Regional Integration
Krajník, Jan ; Karlas, Jan (advisor) ; Parízek, Michal (referee)
This paper presents a case study of a regional integration called East African Community (EAC) that associates Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda later joined Rwanda and Burundi. The main research question is the reason for creation of the EAC. Congruence method is used to answer this question with further investigation to confirm existence of the causal relationship. There are three theories used to formulate a hypothesis concerning formation of the EAC - neofunctionalism, realism and liberal theory of international relation in the form reformulated by Andrew Moravcsik. Neofunctionalism cannot explain emergence of the EAC as strong supranational actor, key neofunctionalists feature, is not present. Spillover process also does not occur. Realism also fails to provide an explanation, although the end of the Cold War brings shift in global power structure. East Africa is also endangered by economic marginalization caused by integration of other parts of the continent. However intrastate and regional political instability and security threats were more important at that time. The EAC also does not correspond with the notion of only low politics integration. Liberalism offers most reasonable explanation that integration is based on common interest in development and fight against poverty. Common historical...
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The British-German "Colonial Honeymoon": The Heligoland Treaty
Schuster, Jan ; Valkoun, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Skřivan, Aleš (referee)
This thesis is focused on the issues of establishment and the earliest historical development of German possessions in Africa in connection with common activities of Great Britain and the German Empire in international relations. I have aimed at the period since the very establishment of territories under German protection to signing the Heligoland Treaty. During the investigation of the latter I supposed that the intentions of both states had been different. While Great Britain in the 19th century supported primarily its colonial domains, the interest of German Empire's foreign policy was focused on the problems of Europe. British Prime minister Lord Salisbury aimed to maintain Uganda to stay aloof from German influence. On the other hand, German Foreign Office tried to gain Heligoland. These two facts influenced totally form and results of mutual cooperation. This thesis aims to analyse diplomatic British-German colonial relationships and explains origin, wording and meaning of the Heligoland Treaty. I have mentioned the view of leading political representatives of Great Britain and the German Empire of colonial issues in this context as well. The Heligoland Treaty is an important document for understanding international relations in the 1880s and early 1890s. Its conclusion had far-reaching...
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Reforma bezpečnostního sektoru vybraných rozvojových zemí východní Afriky a vliv úrovně bezpečnosti na ekonomický rozvoj
Los, Ctirad
This Bachelor Thesis analyses security sector reform in selected countries from the East African region (Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya). The Thesis will analyse army expenditures, structure of the armed forces, expected tasks of the armed forces in the context of new security dilemmas and the effects of low level of security to economies of the selected countries. The focus will be to analyse strenghts and weaknesses of each sector that form the security sector as a whole on the basis of the Copenhagen School. Following the analysis the prediction will be made for the state of security in the region in the near future and recommendations for countries in region.
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Kenya - development and current situation, problems and perspectives
Stonawská, Martina ; Jeníček, Vladimír (advisor) ; Vošta, Milan (referee)
The aim of this diploma thesis is to describe historical development of Kenya, analyze its current socioeconomic and political situation and characterize major problems and comparative advantages, which are crucial for its future development. The main contribution of the thesis are my own findings and experience gained during cultural internship in Kenya. The first chapter describes historical development from the beginning of the first settlement on its territory to post colonial era. The second part focuses on demographic indicators, sectorial economic structure, development of macroeconomic indicators in the context of east Africa, political situation and on governmental program called Vision 2030. The last part characterizes key Kenyan advantages and problems with focus on tourism, education and political and religious conflicts. The thesis is closed with future economic prognoses for Kenya.
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Determinanty úrovně kojenecké úmrtnosti ve vybraných afrických zemích
Morkusová, Andrea ; Miskolczi, Martina (advisor) ; Pavlík, Petr (referee)
The aim of the diploma thesis is to analyse which determinants have an impact on infant mortality in West and East Africa for a year 2012 based on correlation and regression analysis. Representative countries Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal for West Africa and Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda for East Africa, were chosen. From the gained results and information, recommendation for possible better future development of infant mortality is concluded as the outcome of the diploma thesis aim. On base of data analysis, one variable, which influences a development of infant mortality, was not identified, but it can be assumed that a complex of variables affects the infant mortality. In this line with final findings, current strategy of development aid is focused primarily on local activities more than just on financial help.
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