Enhacing cooperation through systems thinking: a case study of Ecuador's northern border
- Authors
- Leppert Recalde, Ximena Michelle
- Format
- MasterThesis
- Status
- publishedVersion
- Description
Research question- How has cooperation among NGOs working with youth groups in Ecuador?s northern border contributed to the de-escalation of violence in the area? Participants- Three NGOs working in Ecuador?s northern border. Methods- The following research will use a Multiple Case Study methodology. The data will be collected through semi-structured interviews and the review of public documentation. The information collected from the interviews will be recorded, transcribed as well as coded. Data analysis and Interpretation- The data will be analyzed and interpreted through four theories: Social Interdependence Theory, Cooperation and Competition Theory, Dynamical Systems Theory, and Coordinated Management of Meaning; as well as three frameworks: Dual Concerns Model, LUUUUTT Model, and Communications Model. Conclusions- The purpose of conducting this research was to learn about the levels of cooperation among NGOs in conflict areas and whether cooperation helped decrease levels of violence. Also, to identify positive practices being implemented as well as to develop sustainable recommendations.
- Publication Year
- 2013
- Language
- eng
- Topic
- COOPERATION
NETWORKING
RELATIONSHIPS
COMMUNICATION
SECURITY COMMUNITY
SUSTAINABILITY
- Repository
- Repositorio SENESCYT
- Rights
- openAccess
- License
- openAccess