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What is the primary target of the lobbying campaign mentioned?

The German government and the OvaHimba tribe
The Namibian government and the OvaTjimba tribe
The German government and the OvaZemba tribe
The German developmental agency GIZ and the Namibian government (correct)

Which declaration specifically addresses the resistance to the Orokawe dam?

OvaZemba Declaration
OvaHimba Declaration
Orokawe Declaration (correct)
Ovakangali Declaration

How many declarations embody the indigenous paradiplomacy efforts mentioned?

Four
Two
Three (correct)
Five

What main topics are addressed in the OvaZemba Declaration?

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What is indicated about the website's visitor statistics since 2012?

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What does ideational power primarily refer to?

<p>The authority of certain ideas in structuring thought. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of background ideational processes?

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How do ideational power and depoliticization interact?

<p>Depoliticization utilizes ideational power to silence debates. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the Gramscian notion of ideational power?

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What role do operational environments play in ideational power?

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What do Martin Carstensen and Vivien Schmidt conceptualize as ideational power?

<p>The influence of actors on others' normative and cognitive beliefs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can ideational power be exercised according to Carstensen and Schmidt?

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What is a key characteristic of ideational power in relation to indigenous peoples and transboundary river basins?

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What are the two types of beliefs that ideational power influences?

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What implication does the expanded understanding of ideational powers have for policy formulation?

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Ideational Power

The ability of actors (individuals or groups) to influence other actors' beliefs and values through the use of ideas, like norms or arguments.

Normative Beliefs

Values that communities hold, such as human rights or fairness.

Cognitive Beliefs

Technical and scientific arguments used to explain things, like how dams impact the environment.

Exercising Ideational Power

The capacity to influence others through the use of ideas, including persuasion, direct imposition, or by shaping the context for decision-making.

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Theory-Practice Nexus

Bringing ideas into the practical world, where they can be used to shape policy and action, like mobilizing communities to protect their rights.

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Diplomacy

Diplomacy refers to the practices, laws, and customs used by state institutions to conduct international relations. It involves communication, negotiation, and the establishment of agreements between countries.

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Paradiplomacy

Paradiplomacy involves diplomacy conducted by non-state actors, such as indigenous groups, NGOs, or sub-state entities. These actors engage in international relations and advocacy to advance their interests.

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Indigenous Paradiplomacy

Indigenous paradiplomacy refers to the diplomatic efforts undertaken by indigenous peoples to protect their rights, cultures, and territories on an international level.

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Orokawe Declaration

The Orokawe Declaration is a document signed by indigenous groups opposing the construction of the Orokawe dam in the Baynes Mountains. The declaration highlights their concerns about the dam's impact on their land, culture, and way of life.

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OvaHimba Declaration

The OvaHimba Declaration is a document that advocates for the rights of the OvaHimba people. It addresses issues such as land rights, the recognition of their traditional leadership structures by the Namibian government, and the impact of the dam on their livelihoods.

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Deeply rooted ideas

Ideas that shape how we think and act, even when we're not aware of them. These ideas are so widely accepted that they become background knowledge, influencing our understanding of the world around us.

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Hegemonic Discourse

The power of ideas to control and manage social behavior, often by presenting a dominant narrative that shapes our thinking. This can include suppressing alternative ideas.

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Central Elements of Ideational Power

These are the deep-seated ideas that shape our values and beliefs, influencing how we interpret the world and our place in it.

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Study Notes

Indigenous Paradiplomacy and the Orokawe Dam

Indigenous groups lobbied against the Orokawe dam on the Kunene River, which forms a border between Angola and Namibia.
The dam project generated conflict between upstream and downstream states.
Indigenous groups used transboundary diplomacy, engaging in ideational power tactics, networking, and transnational advocacy to influence state actors’ decisions.
Indigenous groups used online platforms (e.g., Earth Peoples) for lobbying. The site is no longer active.
Numerous declarations were created and disseminated online to document resistance and highlight issues.
Indigenous communities used existing international frameworks (e.g., UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples) to advance their arguments, gaining support.
Indigenous groups, such as the OvaHimba and OvaZemba, used their knowledge of human rights, environmental issues, traditional customs, and the land, influencing negotiations.
Indigenous groups actively practiced power by strategically using information, networks, and knowledge bases through various forms of paradiplomacy.

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Explore the role of indigenous groups in opposing the Orokawe Dam on the Kunene River. This quiz delves into the tactics and frameworks used by communities like the OvaHimba and OvaZemba to influence state actors and advocate for their rights. Test your knowledge on transboundary diplomacy and the impact of environmental projects on indigenous peoples.

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