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Bowman, Thomas E. "Lovenula (Neolovenula) alluaudi (Guerne and Richard, 1890) in the Canary Islands (Copepoda: Calanoida: Paradiaptominae)." Bijdragen tot de Dierkunde 59, no. 4 (1989): 239–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/26660644-05904004.
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Lovenula (Neolovenula) alluaudi is widespread on Lanzarote, where it occurred at 22 of the 105 stations. On Fuerteventura it was found at only 2 of the 53 stations, both in the extreme north-west part of the island. It was also found in a reservoir on the south side of the small island of Alegranza. Samples collected at several hundred stations in the other Canary Islands failed to yield a single calanoid, supporting the belief that the eastern islands are fragments of the African continent that drifted to deeper waters.
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Bernardie-Tahir, Nathalie, and Camille Schmoll. "Opening up the island: a ‘counter-islandness’ approach to migration in Malta." Island Studies Journal 9, no. 1 (2014): 43–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.24043/isj.292.
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This paper is based on qualitative research undertaken since 2010 with African immigrants living in the small island state of Malta. Its purpose is to deconstruct a number of discourses and preconceptions about irregular migration, migrants and islandness. We argue that, in order to better understand the situation of migrants in Malta, we have to engage critically with conventional wisdom that depicts (usually small) islands as isolated, immobile and homogeneous spaces. Using a spatial approach, we propose the term ‘counter-islandness’ to describe a migration situation characterized by movement (versus immobility) and articulation of scales (versus isolation). We show how different scales in their complex and multiple interactions contribute to shaping and determining the future and trajectories of the ‘undesirables’. We explain how Malta has found itself at the heart of a complex circulatory system, articulating mobilities operating at various scales. We then categorise the role of the island within migratory patterns into three different forms: the island as barrier, hub, and place of settlement.
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Oliveira, Cristina, Ana Brochado, Sérgio Moro, and Paulo Rita. "Consumer perception of tourist experience through online reviews." Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes 11, no. 6 (December 2, 2019): 696–717. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/whatt-09-2019-0052.
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Purpose Overall, there is a lack of research using online reviews as a proxy of customer experience when addressing the study of tourism in island destinations. Design/methodology/approach The current investigation aims to fill this gap by focussing on an African small island developing states, i.e. Cape Verde. This paper reports of tourist reviews extracted from TripAdvisor from “two islands of the senses” as coined by this archipelago’s national tourism organization, specifically Santo Antão and Fogo islands. The data analysis was performed through Leximancer software to generate concepts out of words, followed by themes. Findings The present research focussed on experiences in island tourism to identify their main dimensions based on visitors’ narratives in online reviews. The obtained results are of potential value to the literature by contributing to a better understanding of tourist experience in the context of tourism in islands in an understudied country, Cape Verde. Originality/value Results are presented and object of discussion vis-à-vis scientific literature and conclusions put forward in this journal paper.
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Graham, Suzanne, and Victoria Graham. "Quality political participation and the SDGs in African small island developing states." Regions and Cohesion 9, no. 2 (June 1, 2019): 1–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.3167/reco.2019.090202.
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English abstract: Apart from Mauritius, five of the six African small island developing States (ASIDS) are relativel y new to democracy with several only transitioning from one-party states to multiparty states in the early 1990s. Goals 13 and 14 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are priority goals for the ASIDS. Given that one of the key tests of a healthy democracy is the depth of civil society, this article seeks to examine the quality of political participation in the ASIDS in relation to these two priority SDGs. In so doing, this article considers conventional and nonconventional forms of participation and the potential impact these different avenues for a public “voice” might or might not have on the ASIDS’ government management of climate change and marine resources.Spanish abstract:Excepto Mauritius, los otros cinco pequeños estados insulares africanos en desarrollo (ASIDS en inglés) recién incursionan en la democracia; algunos de ellos transitan de estados con un solo partido a estados múlti-partidistas a principios de los años noventa. Los objetivos 13 y 14 de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sustentable (ODS) son prioritarios para los ASIDS. Considerando que una prueba de democracia sana es una sociedad civil robusta, este artículo examina la calidad de la participación política en los ASIDS en relación con estos dos ODS. El artículo considera las formas convencionales y no convencionales de participación y el impacto potencial que estas distintas vías de “voz” pública pueda tener en el manejo del cambio climático y los recursos marinos de las ASIDS.French abstract:A l’exception de l’île Maurice, cinq des six petits états îles en dévelopement (PEID) d’Afrique sont relativement nouveaux en matière de démocratie dans la mesure où certains ont uniquement transité du parti unique au multipartisme au début des années 90. Treize des quatorze ODD sont prioritaires pour les PEID. En partant du constat qu’une des preuves clefs d’une démocratie saine réside dans l’amplitude de la société civile, cet article cherche à examiner la qualité de la participation politique dans les PEID en relation avec deux ODD prioritaires. Ainsi, l’article considère des formes de participation conventionnelles et non conventionnelles ainsi que leur impact potentiel sur une expression publique en particulier, à savoir l’existence d’une gestion gouvernementale des PEID d’Afrique en matière de changement climatique et de ressources marines.
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Sugakov, Gleb. "The Scale of a Country’s Economic Potential as a Factor in Investment Allocation. The Case of Small Island States in Africa." Uchenie zapiski Instituta Afriki RAN 64, no. 3 (September 20, 2023): 48–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.31132/2412-5717-2023-64-3-48-58.
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The choice of partner countries for potential investment projects constitutes an important issue in the development of Russian-African cooperation. The article aims to answer the question of whether the small island states in the region (Mauritius, Seychelles, Cape Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau) should be included in the list of investment priorities. To this end, the author undertakes an analysis at three levels: global, regional and the national (country) one. Accordingly, first, fundamental features of the global investment system are identified, in the light of the Fituni-Abramova theory of the world economy’s subsystemic dichotomy. Second, the author introduces the concept of «economic potential scale» and hypothesizes that it plays a more important role in the allocation of foreign direct investment in Africa than in other regions of the world. As the correlation analysis shows, the important role of economic potential scale is not only characteristic of Africa, but also of other regions except Europe. According to the author, this is due to the fact that in Europe the investment climate is more important, whereas in other regions, including Africa, natural resource potential and other indicators related to economic potential scale remain the important factor. Third and lastly, taking into account the global and regional patterns discussed above, the author considers the potential for inclusion of the African small island states in Russia’s list of investment priorities. For this purpose, the author proposes a typology of these countries based on the intensity of investment attraction: the «high-intensity – offshore», «high-intensity», and «low-intensity» types. The conclusion is that the countries belonging to the first two types can be considered among Russia’s priorities for investment in Africa. Despite their relatively small economic potential, they have a number of competitive advantages, including those associated with the ocean economy.
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Een, Gillis, and Karen Thingsgaard. "Mosses from the Mascarenes - 7. A small collection from Rodrigues." Bryophyte Diversity and Evolution 16, no. 1 (December 1, 1999): 3–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/bde.16.1.4.
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Fifteen taxa of mosses are reported from the island of Rodrigues. The second African report of Luisierella barbula (Schwaegr.) Steere bridges the Asian and New World disjunctions of this taxon. Three other species are reported new to the Mascarenes, i.e., Calymperes tenerum C.Müller var. tenerum, Fissidens ramulosus Mitten and Weissia edentula Mitten. Three are new to Rodrigues, i.e., Bryum truncorum Bridel, Fissidens sciophyllus Mitten and Vesicularia ayresii (Schimper ex Besch.) Broth.
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Kadhim, Dr Ammar Shareef. "Microstates in the African Continent: A Vision in Political Geography." Thi Qar Arts Journal 1, no. 42 (June 29, 2023): 1–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.32792/tqartj.v1i42.448.
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This study will address the issue of small states that have gained significant international importance, especially in the latter half of the past century and up to the present time. This importance is due to various political events that have had repercussions on the division of states, leading to the emergence of small states, known as "Microstates," under the guardianship of international law and organizations, primarily the United Nations. Microstates in the African continent can be classified based on their geographical location as landlocked, coastal, or island nations. This unique geographical diversity gives these small states distinct characteristics in terms of their size and resources. Small states in the world vary in terms of size and territory, and many geographers have studied the geographic aspects of small states, categorizing them into several classifications. One such classification, introduced by the researcher "Paunds," divides small states into three categories: small, very small, and microstates/dwarf states.
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Henriques, Maria Helena, and Keynesménio Neto. "A Geo-Itinerary to Foster Sustainable Tourism in West African Islands: Storytelling the Evolution of the Ancient Cameroon Volcanic Line Coral Reefs." Sustainability 15, no. 24 (December 15, 2023): 16863. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su152416863.
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This study characterizes the submerged geomorphology around Annobón, São Tomé, and Príncipe Islands, and the De Santarém–Escobar seamount in the Cameroon Volcanic Line or CVL (Gulf of Guinea, West Africa) through analyses of topographic relief and coastal bathymetry, and data from fieldwork and historical fossil collections. The clear relation between each submerged island and the seamount morphology of the CVL and the various stages of coral reef development according to Darwin’s subsidence hypothesis meets the concept of intangible geoheritage. This type of geoheritage is related to phenomena rather than to a thing, and it is usually highly evaluated by scientific communities. Academics tend to use science-based discourse to explain this theory, but it is rarely understood by non-specialist audiences. This work proposes a virtual geo-itinerary along the submerged geomorphology of the CVL islands and seamounts, which aims at telling the geohistory of the coral reefs’ origin and evolution according to Darwin’s theory, and disclosing its geoheritage contents for further sustainable uses. The resulting narrative can be used to support geotourism initiatives and to support the United Nations’ objectives for Small Island Developing States.
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Ferreira, José C., Renato Monteiro, Lia Vasconcelos, Cláudio M. Duarte, Filipa Ferreira, and Euclides Santos. "Perception of Citizens Regarding Marine Litter Impacts: Collaborative Methodologies in Island Fishing Communities of Cape Verde." Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 9, no. 3 (March 10, 2021): 306. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jmse9030306.
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Marine litter has been considered one of the most serious global challenges, requiring urgent action by governmental bodies, especially in African Small Island Developing States (SIDS), where resources and research are limited. In addition to this, waste management and environmental education and ocean literacy programs in schools are scarce, with islands suffering more seriously from these problems. Despite the amount of literature regarding causes and impacts of marine litter, there is still not enough research conducted concerning the public perceptions on both the problem and the potential solutions. This is even more noticeable in African developing countries, where resources and research are scarce. Perception plays a key role for ecosystem management and conservation policies. This study intends to explore the perceptions of local island fishing communities in Cape Verde regarding marine litter, in order to contribute for an improvement of marine ecosystem management and development of conservation policies. To achieve that, two participatory sessions were conducted in two communities in the island of Santiago—Porto Mosquito and Porto Gouveia—where brainstorming and active listening were used to create shared and authentic spaces for dialogue between the members of the community. Results show that the population of both communities were very aware of the marine litter problem. They were able to identify the lack of a proper waste management system in the island and the inappropriate behaviours of the population as the main causes of this problem. Equipment damages and the presence of plastic inside the fish were the most relevant impacts identified by the participants. These findings reinforce previous research on the importance of public engagement and environmental education to contribute to the conservation of marine ecosystems and to build a strong collaborative ocean governance.
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Altman, Ida. "The Revolt of Enriquillo and the Historiography of Early Spanish America." Americas 63, no. 4 (April 2007): 587–614. http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/tam.2007.0052.
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In 1519 Enrique, one of the few remaining caciques, or indigenous chiefs, of the island of Hispaniola, removed himself and some of his people from the reach of Spanish authority. For nearly a decade and a half he and his followers lived in the remote and barely accessible south-central mountains of his native island, occasionally raiding Spanish settlements for arms and tools and clashing with militia units but for the most part avoiding contact with Spanish society. Enrique eluded the numerous patrols that were sent to eradicate what became a stubbornly persistent locus of defiance of Spanish authority that attracted other discontented residents of the island, including both African and indigenous slaves and servants as well as small numbers of nominally ‘free’ Indians.
Дисертації з теми "Small African island"
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Patry, Philippe. "Coach Knowledge Management: The Needs and Wants of Elite Coaches from African and Small Island Regions of the Commonwealth." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/34758.
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Coaching knowledge is an essential resource for improving competition quality. The purpose of this study was to explore the needs and wants of elite coaches from the African and small island regions of the Commonwealth at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Specifically, their development of coaching knowledge and their context was analyzed to understand their needs and wants. Using a knowledge management framework, 19 semi-structured interviews identified the process of combining knowledge as predominant in the development of coaching knowledge within these regions. Tacit knowledge was developed through their social environment, mentorship, and athletic or coaching experience. The need for formal knowledge development opportunities and basic coaching resources were also identified. Finally, technology helped to reduce challenges around accessibility to knowledge, and coach certification programs helped with the transition from athlete to coach.
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Pereira, Daniela de Almeida. "The challenges of the small insular developing states: are the Mauritius and Seychelles examples for Cape Verde?" Master's thesis, Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/630.
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Mestrado em Desenvolvimento e Cooperação InternacionalThis dissertation attempts to review the critical theoretical issues concerning Small States and Small Insular Developing States, while aiming to answer some crucial related questions and to distinguish between these two notions. Additionally we attempt to spotlight some issues related to the development of Cape Verde having in consideration a possible comparison with two of the most successful African SIDS, namely Mauritius and Seychelles. A brief analysis of the social and economical situation of the three countries is made, seeking to underline their key development elements and assessing their economical and social structure. This dissertation mainly aims at assessing what Cape Verde can apprehend from the Mauritian and Seychellois experience, in an attempt to draw some useful conclusions to its development.
Esta dissertação procura rever as questões teóricas essenciais que dizem respeito aos Pequenos Estados e aos Pequenos Estados Insulares em Desenvolvimento e, simultaneamente, responder a algumas questões relacionadas com este âmbito. Adicionalmente, pretendem-se destacar algumas questões relacionadas com o desenvolvimento de Cabo Verde, tendo em consideração uma possível comparação com dois dos SIDS Africanos mais bem sucedidos, nomeadamente as Maurícias e as Seicheles. Com este intuito, é efectuada uma breve apreciação da situação económica e social destes países, numa tentativa de sublinhar os seus elementos fundamentais e de analisar a sua estrutura económica e social. Esta dissertação tem como seu objectivo fundamental a apreciação do que Cabo Verde poderá apreender da experiência de desenvolvimento das Maurícias e das Seicheles, numa tentativa de elaborar conclusões frutuosas para Cabo Verde.
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Hauzer, Melissa. "Community-based governance of artisanal fisheries, Ngazidja Island, Comoros." Thesis, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/1828/3585.
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Tropical small-scale fisheries represent the main livelihood and protein source for a substantial portion of the global population. Growing pressures on marine resources, however, have left many fishing communities faced with declining catches and increased environmental degradation. Effective management strategies and governance institutions are thus critically important. Conventional top-down, exogenous approaches to fisheries management have been ineffective in more traditional and small-scale fisheries. Yet, there remains little understanding of the effectiveness of alternative approaches and few studies offer feasible solutions for managers in lesser developed nations. This case-study of artisanal fisheries in the Comoros examines how effective local fishing associations are at managing common fisheries resources, and provides some understanding of the underlying characteristics of effectiveness. To do so, qualitative methods were used to collect data on fishing practices, local knowledge and beliefs, governance structures, and livelihoods in male and female fisheries in five villages on Ngazidja island.
The results of this study are organized into three papers. The first paper focuses on current fisheries trends on Ngazidja and the implications of the gradual shift from traditional to modern fishing practices. This paper contributes to the overall goal of this study as the modernization of the fishing sector may affect both the ecological sustainability of the fishery and the ability of local fishing associations to effectively govern fisheries. Results show that although the fishery sector is not undergoing a rapid modernization, loss in traditional practices, beliefs, and values are occurring and may be linked to corresponding declines in marine resources. Improved monitoring systems will help inform local governing institutions about the need to develop enhanced management practices. The second paper examines the effectiveness of community-based governance of artisanal fisheries and addresses the overarching goal of the study by improving understanding of the key elements of success of the community fishing associations. These fishing associations collectively design, monitor, and enforce local regulations. Decisions are based on local knowledge and experience, and management strategies are based on low-cost, practical solutions. Compliance with local regulations is high, primarily due to participatory decision-making, community-monitoring, and strong feelings of solidarity among fishers.
The last paper looks at fisherwomen on Ngazidja and focuses specifically on documenting their fishing practices, livelihood contributions, and potential participation in fisheries management. This paper is critical to enhancing understanding of the impacts and potential of the fishery on Ngazidja as the sector has so far failed to take into account all marine harvesting activities, particularly those undertaken by women. Moreover, authorities have recently attempted to ban women from fishing as their practices are considered destructive to near-shore reefs and juvenile fish populations. Results from the study indicate that women’s fishing methods can be destructive and may have contributed to localized declines in intertidal marine resources and habitats. Yet, fisherwomen also provide substantial contributions to household livelihoods. Thus, banning the fishery altogether is not an acceptable solution. Instead, authorities should work to empower fisherwomen with the tools necessary to manage their fishery sustainably, which will eventually lead to improved conservation measures.
Overall, this case-study provides a unique example of how collective governance of common-pool resources can be achieved within communities, and how feelings of empowerment and shared responsibility among users can lead to effective management practices. There are a number of clear lessons learned from the successes of this fishery that can be applied to other similar small-scale fisheries. Future research priorities should concentrate on assessing the ecological sustainability of current fishing and management practices, and paying particular attention to the recognition and inclusion of fisherwomen. Marine conservation and sustainable fisheries systems are only facilitated when all users are recognized and engaged in management and policy decisions.Graduate
Книги з теми "Small African island"
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United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa. Climate change in the African small island developing states: From vulnerability to resilience - the paradox of the small. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, 2014.
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Folktales of Mayotte, an African Island. Open Book Publishers, 2023.
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Cross, Wilbur. Gullah Culture in America. Praeger, 2007. http://dx.doi.org/10.5040/9798400660689.
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In 1989, 1998, and 2005, fifteen Gullah speakers went to Sierra Leone and other parts of West Africa to trace their origins and ancestry. Their journey frames this exploration of the extraordinary history of the Gullah culture-characterized by strong African cultural retention and a direct influence on American culture, particularly in the South-described in this fascinating book. Since long before the Revolution, America has had hidden pockets of a bygone African culture with a language of its own, and long endowed with traditions, language, design, medicine, agriculture, fishing, hunting, weaving, and the arts. This book explores the Gullah culture's direct link to Africa, via the sea islands of the American southeast. The first published evidence of Gullah went almost unrecorded until the 1860s, when missionaries from Philadelphia made their way, even as the Civil War was at its height, to St. Helena Island, South Carolina, to establish a small institution called Penn School to help freed slaves learn how to read and write and make a living in a world of upheaval and distress. There they noticed that most of the islanders spoke a language that was only part English, tempered with expressions and idioms, often spoken in a melodious, euphonic manner, accompanied by distinctive practices in religion, work, dancing, greetings, and the arts. The homogeneity, richness, and consistency of this culture was possible because the sea-islanders were isolated. Even today, there are more than 300,000 Gullah people, many of whom speak little or no English, living in the remoter areas of the sea islands of St. Helena, Edisto, Coosay, Ossabaw, Sapelo, Daufuskie, and Cumberland.Gullah Culture in Americaexplores not only the history of Gullah, but takes the reader behind the scenes of Gullah culture today to show what it's like to grow up, live, and celebrate in this remarkable and uniquely American community.
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Falola, Toyin, and Danielle Porter Sanchez. African Islands: Leading Edges of Empire and Globalization. University of Rochester Press, 2019.
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Falola, Toyin, and Danielle Porter Sanchez. African Islands: Leading Edges of Empire and Globalization. University of Rochester Press, 2019.
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Bissessar, Ann Marie, Evan M. Berman, Kim Moloney, and Philip Duku Osei. Public Governance in Small Island Nations: Challenges and Responses. Taylor & Francis Group, 2025.
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Corbett, Jack, and Wouter Veenendaal. Democratization and Geography. Oxford University Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198796718.003.0006.
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Chapter 6 problematizes the conflicting arguments that proximity to democratic neighbours and islandness strongly affect democratic development. First, even though small states are extremely susceptible to external and regional influences, the argument that democracy is caused by demonstration effects does not fit (partially) authoritarian small states in ‘democratic’ Europe (i.e. Liechtenstein and Monaco), but also not the fully democratic small states in ‘undemocratic’ Africa (i.e. Cape Verde and São Tomé and Príncipe). Second, while most small states are islands, insularity can pose formidable obstructions to democratic performance, especially in remote archipelagic states such as Comoros, Kiribati, Maldives, FSM, Marshall Islands, and Seychelles. Relations between islands united in one political unit are often strongly antagonistic, posing a threat to political stability and democracy. We conclude that the ways elites frame external influence is the key factor, with the discourse of vulnerability acting as a powerful means of obtaining internal acquiescence.
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Archer, Richard. New England’s Peculiar Institution. Oxford University Press, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780190676643.003.0002.
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The chapter provides a history of slavery in New England and an interpretation of the origins and evolution of racism and racist practices. Although the first African Americans arrived in New England in the 1630s, their numbers remained small throughout the seventeenth century and almost all lived in some form of servitude. They faced discrimination largely because of their place in the hierarchy rather than their ethnic origins. A significant change occurred in the early eighteenth century when the number of people of African descent, almost all slaves, increased significantly. That growth was met by a host of racist laws. Slavery took various forms, but most slaveholders held one or two slaves. The exceptions were western Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut where plantation slavery took hold, and it would distinguish that part of New England by its extreme racism even after slavery disappeared.
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Archer, Richard. Forward Steps. Oxford University Press, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780190676643.003.0008.
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Reform in all its various coats became somewhat more respectable, but most of all, African Americans were learning how to work the system and were taking the lead in fighting for equal rights. Black Rhode Islanders gained voting rights. Boston's African American community with significant white support kept George Latimer from being reenslaved and in the process prompted the creation of personal liberty laws in every New England state but Maine. By the mid-1840s all of New England north of Rhode Island and Connecticut, with the single exception of Boston, had integrated schools. Black communities with white allies and increasingly sympathetic towns and cities prevailed. That would not have happened in a white supremacist society. New England certainly had its white supremacists, but their number was small. White supremacists were racists, but racists were not necessarily white supremacists.
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Ndege, George. Culture and Customs of Mozambique. Greenwood, 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.5040/9798400635601.
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The decades-long civil war ended in 1992 in Mozambique, a southeastern African nation once ruled by the Portuguese The country now attracts foreign investment and has one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa. Culture and Customs of Mozambique is a timely overview of an important nation as it rebuilds. The thorough narrative is the most-up-date and authoritative source on Mozambique's society. Ndege covers the land and history and especially clarifies the multiethnic society, which comprises sixteen ethnic groups, most of which are of Bantu origin. Each group speaks its own language, and some clans within each group speak different dialects of the same language. He discusses the migration of these groups into Mozambique from southern Africa and their absorption of disparate and small communities, as well as their diverse cultural customs and practices. Most important, the Zambezi valley, which has for centuries been a meeting place of many different societies, is significant in understanding the nature and pattern of settlement of various ethnic communities in modern-day Mozambique. Readers will learn about the young population and the migration to cities today. The importance of the family and the changes to the family and gender roles brought on by education, urbanization, migration, and religion are discussed. Other coverage includes the role of Islam and Christianity; the importance of art; indigenous, oral, and modern literature and media; a wide range of celebrations and leisure activities; ceremonies and cuisine; unique music and dance; and more.
Частини книг з теми "Small African island"
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Graham, Suzanne E., and Marcel F. Nagar. "African Small Island Developing States (ASIDS) and good international citizenship." In Agency, Security and Governance of Small States, 238–54. London: Routledge, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003356011-19.
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Melo, Martim, Luis M. P. Ceríaco, and Rayna C. Bell. "Biogeography and Evolution in the Oceanic Islands of the Gulf of Guinea." In Biodiversity of the Gulf of Guinea Oceanic Islands, 141–70. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06153-0_6.
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AbstractAs with most archipelagos, geography played a central role in the assembly and evolution of the endemic-rich biological communities of the Gulf of Guinea oceanic islands. The islands are located at moderate distances from the species-rich African continent that surrounds them to the east and north. This proximity facilitated colonization by many branches of the tree of life, but gene flow between the islands and continent was low enough that many lineages evolved in isolation once they reached the archipelago, resulting in many endemic species. Furthermore, several of the island taxa belong to groups typically considered to be “poor dispersers” across sea barriers, which strongly supports a role for natural rafts in seeding the islands. Oceanic currents, including the freshwater pathways that extend from large river drainages into the Gulf of Guinea during the rainy season, also support this hypothesis. The distances between the islands are equivalent to those between the islands and the continent such that inter-island dispersal events appear to be relatively rare and thus few taxa are shared between them. Still, the islands present multiple cases of secondary contact leading to hybridization and genetic introgression between closely related lineages—providing several models to study the role and consequences of gene flow in evolution. Most taxa for which molecular estimates of divergence time have been derived are much younger than the ages of the islands. This pattern is consistent with high species turnover, likely resulting from a combination of small island sizes, proximity to the African continent and a long history of intense volcanic activity. The Gulf of Guinea oceanic islands provide multiple examples of classical adaptations to island life (the “island syndrome”), including giants and dwarves, ornament and color loss, among others. In addition, emerging studies of birds are highlighting the importance of competition regimes in driving phenotypic change—with examples of both character release (low inter-specific competition) and character displacement (inter-specific competition upon secondary contact). Collectively, the Gulf of Guinea oceanic islands offer unique opportunities to study adaptation and speciation in a range of taxa and contexts.
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Mohee, Mansha. "Leveraging SFM-REDD+ Synergies Towards Sustainable Development in African Small Island Developing States." In Implementing REDD+ in Africa, 243–72. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-39397-6_13.
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Mendes, Luís F., and António Bivar-de-Sousa. "Butterflies and Skippers (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea) of the Gulf of Guinea Oceanic Islands." In Biodiversity of the Gulf of Guinea Oceanic Islands, 349–69. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06153-0_13.
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AbstractThe three Gulf of Guinea oceanic islands, Príncipe, São Tomé, and Annobón, have always remained isolated from the African continent and correspond to the westernmost peaks of the Cameroon Volcanic Line, while the island of Bioko, part of the same ridge, was connected to the mainland during glaciations. Despite the small area of the oceanic islands, their relief and remoteness have enabled the evolution of remarkable ecological and biological diversity. Concerning diurnal Lepidoptera, 91 species and subspecies are known from the oceanic islands: 46 from Príncipe, 64 from São Tomé, and 8 from Annobón; and 35 are endemic: 17 to Príncipe, 23 to São Tomé, and only 5 shared among islands. Further species have been reported in error, either due to misidentification or to mislabelling. A revised checklist of the species and subspecies of the Gulf of Guinea oceanic islands Papilionoidea is presented as is a summary of their taxonomy, distribution, and ecology.
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Techera, Erika J., and Krishnee A. Appadoo. "Achieving SDG 14 in the African Small Island Developing States of the Indian Ocean." In Sustainable Development Goals Series, 219–27. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14857-7_21.
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Etongo, Daniel, Vincent Amelie, Angelique Pouponneau, and Walter Leal Filho. "Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Climate Change Adaptation in the Seychelles." In African Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation, 2675–92. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45106-6_136.
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AbstractAs a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), Seychelles is quite vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and adaptation is considered a national priority. Despite efforts to enhance its adaptive capacity, a number of barriers still hamper the adaptation process such as fragile institutions and inadequate governance to climate change, financial and human resource capacity constraints, and limited scientific knowledge and understanding of how climate change affects the country. A key barrier to climate change adaptation in the Seychelles is called “remote” or “legacy” barriers – linked to land use decisions made five decades ago during which wetlands were reclaimed for property development. Therefore, 80% of Seychelles’ critical infrastructures are located on the coastline and are exposed to floods, erosion, and sea level rise. Additionally, the pros and cons of hard and soft adaptation interventions in the Seychelles ranging from rock armoring, retaining wall, groynes to ecosystem-based adaptation actions such as timber piling, beach nourishment, dune management, rainwater harvesting, and mangrove and coral restoration are assessed with recommendations on the way forward. In other words, this chapter provides some examples of actions and strategies that may assist the island nations to improve on adaptation actions. An example that addresses partly the financial constrain is the Seychelles’ Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT) that provide funding for medium- and large-scale project in the Seychelles since 2015.
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Jerez Columbié, Yairen. "Adapting to Climate Change Through Disaster Risk Reduction in the Caribbean: Lessons from the Global South in Tackling the Sustainable Development Goals." In Creating Resilient Futures, 183–203. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80791-7_9.
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AbstractDeveloping resilience in conditions of extreme geographic and economic vulnerability, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have learned to share what works for adaptation on the ground through transnational Disaster Risk Reduction initiatives that address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This chapter focuses on South-South Cooperation between Caribbean SIDS on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management, as well as triangulation with the European Union and international organisations through the African, Caribbean and Pacific-European Union Natural Disaster Risk Reduction (ACP-EU NDRR) Program. It critically analyses collaborations between regional platforms to show evidence of successful transferable adaptation strategies and tools that have emerged from disaster risk management experiences. Acknowledging the SIDS’ contribution to climate change adaptation is key for advancing both research and action. The examples of South-South cooperation between SIDS and triangulation with Europe and international organisations addressed in this chapter show that a coherent and effective theoretical framework for impactful adaptation research and global climate action should bring forward participatory, transdisciplinary and translocal perspectives informed by the experiences of early adaptors in the Global South.
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Sundiata, Ibrahim K. "The Structure of Terror in a Small State: Equatorial Guinea." In African Islands and Enclaves, 81–100. London: Routledge, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003473909-4.
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Tandrayen-Ragoobur, V. "Can Africa serve as a trading hub for Mauritius?" In Mauritius: A Successful Small Island Developing State, 153–78. First edition | New York : Routledge, 2019. |: Routledge, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780429262357-10.
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Li Kam Wah, Henri. "The University of Mauritius: Overview of a Flagship University in a Small Island State." In Flagship Universities in Africa, 241–79. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49403-6_7.
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Garcia-Bernardo, Javier, and Petr Janský. Profit Shifting of Multinational Corporations Worldwide. Institute of Development Studies, March 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/ictd.2021.005.
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Multinational corporations (MNCs) avoid taxes by shifting their profits from countries where real activity takes place towards tax havens, depriving governments worldwide of billions of tax revenue. Earlier research investigating the scale and distribution of profit shifting has faced methodological and data challenges, both of which we address. First, we propose a logarithmic function to model the extremely non-linear relationship between the location of profits and tax rates faced by MNCs at those locations – that is, the extreme concentration of profits without corresponding economic activity in a small number of low-tax jurisdictions. We show that the logarithmic model allows for a more accurate identification of profit shifting than linear and quadratic models. Second, we apply the logarithmic model to newly available country-by-country reporting data for large MNCs – this provides information on the activities of large MNCs, including for the first time many low- and lower-middle-income countries. We estimate that MNCs shifted US$1 trillion of profits to tax havens in 2016, which implies approximately US$200-300 billion in tax revenue losses worldwide. MNCs headquartered in the United States and Bermuda are the most aggressive at shifting profits towards tax havens, while MNCs headquartered in India, China, Mexico and South Africa the least. We establish which countries gain and lose most from profit shifting: the Cayman Islands, Luxembourg, Bermuda, Hong Kong and the Netherlands are among the most important tax havens, whereas low- and lower-middle-income countries tend to lose more tax revenue relative to their total tax revenue. Our findings thus support the arguments of low- and lower-middle-income countries that they should be represented on an equal footing during international corporate tax reform debates.
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Gender justice and planetary health. Global Health 50/50, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.56649/tauj1442.
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Dive into the critical intersection of gender justice and planetary health with our latest report. As Earth’s natural systems deteriorate, marginalised communities bear the brunt, often excluded from solutions. Our report delves into how gender considerations shape global responses to planetary health crises. Daily, communities worldwide grapple with planetary health disasters—from East Africa’s famines to Europe's wildfires. Gender differences expose individuals to varying risks, from air pollution to violence. Marginalised groups, including LGBTQ+ communities, face compounded risks due to discrimination and socioeconomic factors, emphasising the need for an intersectional approach in addressing planetary health crises. Gender justice in planetary health means equal opportunities to shape policies and decisions affecting everyone's lives. Our analysis of 114 organisations reveals gaps in gender integration in planetary health efforts. While some recognise gender inequalities' structural roots, many overlook gender entirely. Transformative gender justice demands inclusive leadership. While progress has been made in gender parity, disparities persist—particularly in representation from low- and middle-income countries. This report complements our annual Global Health 50/50 Report, highlighting organisations’ commitments to gender equality in global health. Key findings: 24% of non-profit organisations recognised structural causes of gender inequalities in their planetary health activities 37% of organisations did not mention gender in their planetary health activities. 38% of organisations focused solely on addressing the needs of women and girls. None of the organisations specifically addressed the gender roles of men/boys. 38% of CEOs in non-profit organisations were women. 48% of board chairs and 50% of board members were women. Inequalities were most evident in the representation of individuals from low- and middle-income countries on governing bodies. Only 4.5% of board members were nationals of low-income countries, while high-income country nationals held 68% of board seats. There was a lack of representation from Small Island Developing States and the 10 countries most affected by extreme weather events.