A résumé of the individual, the institutional and the contextual perspective regarding research on electoral participation finds population size and population density having only to a limited extent been subjected to empirical tests in international studies, and Sweden not being observed in this matter at all. The research question How do population size and population density correlate with electoral participation on an aggregated level? is therefore formulated, together with a threefold purpose comprised of i) subjecting hypotheses on population factors to a theory-testing study, ii) contributing to research about aggregated election statistics, and iii) investigating and analyzing electoral participation in Swedish municipalities. Hypotheses propound by Blais and Dobrzynska (1998) and Geys (2006) are employed. H1 presuppose a negative correlation between population size and electoral participation. Concerning population density, H2 anticipate a positive association, while H3  on the contrary suggests a negative such. Quantitative method is used as statistical analysis is executed via regression models, which examines the electoral participation on the municipality level in the general elections to the Swedish Riksdag between 1991 to 2022. Results support H1 and H3 with statistical significance achieved for negative correlations, signifying that turnout is estimated to decrease as population size and population density increases. However, analysis of the outcomes underlines uncertainty as levels of confidence varies. Furthermore, with regression coefficients being nearly flat, conclusions point to small implications of these results. Closing discussions advocate how population factors could be adopted as contextual determinants in the research on electoral participation, per suggestions on qualitative approaches moving forward.

The aim of this study is to explore if UNFPA’s work mission and methods direct for greater food security in the future. The analysis is based on one of UNFPA’s main frameworks; ICPD Programme of Action 1994. The analysis is based upon different themes that are recognized as tools for change; family planning, women’s empowerment and gender equality, education and child marriage. The theoretical frame of the analysis is liberalism which has been complemented with social constructivism, and has provided an insight to the discussion. The essay will also investigate whether the different theories can explain UNFPA’s framework, mission and methods.  The method used is a describing qualitative content analysis.    The research shows that UNFPA indirectly implement or propose a great deal that can have an impact on food security. In order to regulate population growth, which is one of the major trends threatening food security, different measures are proposed in the framework. Focus is on governments efforts and gender equality through SRH education. The liberal view put emphasis on human rights and the individuals right to freedom, as well as equality, which was obtained by a greater or lesser degree throughout the framework. Social constructivism could explain ICPD where liberalism failed to do so, such as the lack of emphasis on child marriage due to many societies identity and traditions.