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Makoni, Kingstone T. G., 2023. ‘Elephants must also fund their own upkeep…’ : a WPR-analysis of the tensions between the government and conservation NGOs on the management and mitigation of the elephant crisis in Zimbabwe. Second cycle, A2E. Uppsala: SLU, Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

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Abstract

The purpose of the thesis is to analyse the tensions between the government and conservation NGOs regarding the mitigation of the elephant crisis in Zimbabwe. The thesis aims to examine their contrasting representations of the problem and the discourses/knowledges that inspire their arguments. This is done in order to canvass what subjects, effects, and socio-economic implication the representations of the problem produce.

Analysis of empirical material will be done using Carol Bacchi’s “What’s the problem Represented to be?” approach. The method has the foundation on the notion that problems are not self-evident, but that policies create specific representations of the problem.

The analysis demonstrates that the tensions over the management and mitigation of the elephant crisis in Zimbabwe are not over a self-evident elephant problem. It rather demonstrates that the tensions emanate from contrasting representations of the problem by the government and conservation NGOs. Such contrasts result from contrasting discourses and knowledges that these antagonists base their arguments on. This, in turn leads to tensions regarding the proposed solutions to the crisis.

Main title:‘Elephants must also fund their own upkeep…’
Subtitle:a WPR-analysis of the tensions between the government and conservation NGOs on the management and mitigation of the elephant crisis in Zimbabwe
Authors:Makoni, Kingstone T. G.
Supervisor:Rosén, Linus
Examiner:Bartholdson, Örjan
Series:UNSPECIFIED
Volume/Sequential designation:UNSPECIFIED
Year of Publication:2023
Level and depth descriptor:Second cycle, A2E
Student's programme affiliation:NM009 Rural Development and Natural Resource Management - Master's Programme 120 HEC
Supervising department:(NL, NJ) > Dept. of Urban and Rural Development
(LTJ, LTV) > Dept. of Urban and Rural Development
Keywords:elephant, tensions, conservation, government, NGOs, analysis, problem, solution
URN:NBN:urn:nbn:se:slu:epsilon-s-500671
Permanent URL:
http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:slu:epsilon-s-500671
Language:English
Deposited On:09 Oct 2023 10:50
Metadata Last Modified:10 Oct 2023 01:02

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