Africa-Related Dissertations Database
The Africa-Related Dissertations Database is a resource that represents various areas of Africa-Related expertise developed by Howard University graduate students. It provides information about Africa-Related dissertations and theses completed at Howard University. The database is searchable by area of study, country, type or year. You can also search using any keyword or name in the "Search" field.
Most of the dissertations and theses below are available on ProQuest. Most universities, including Howard University, have ProQuest subscriptions so that students, faculty and other personnel have complimentary access when logged into their university account.
Title | Name | Area of Study | Country | Dissertation Type Sort descending | Year |
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Chinese Infrastructure Development Aid and Its Effect on Economic Growth and Productivity: The Nigerian Case, 2000-2015 | Janeen Cheree Guest | Development, Economics, Foreign Policy, International Relations | China, Nigeria | Dissertation | 2017 |
Weapons of the Weak and African Politics Protests and Resistance in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria | Ifunanya Cynthia Nwokedi | Governance, Political Science, Public Policy | Nigeria | Dissertation | 2015 |
International Migration of Igbo Women to the United States, 1995-2012: Brain Drain/Brain Gain or Brain Circulation | Sussie Uzoamaka E. Aham Okoro | Gender Studies, Immigration / Migration, Public Policy | Nigeria, United States | Dissertation | 2014 |
From Lancaster House Through Crisis’: A Critical Analysis of Post-Conflict Zimbabwe From 1979 to 2009 | Chandiwana Sithole | History, Political Science | Zimbabwe | Dissertation | 2013 |
Non-Governmental Organizations and the Social Constructions of Africa: A Nigerian Case Study | David Olusegun Olanipekun | Communications and Media, NGOs / International / Intergovernmental Organizations, Sociology | Nigeria | Dissertation | 2012 |
A Historical Analysis of Adventist World Radio’s Impact in the East Central Africa Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church: A Case Study of Tanzania | Desrene L. Vernon | Communications and Media, History, Religion / Theology | Tanzania | Dissertation | 2011 |
The Ndebele of South Africa and their Intellectual Property Rights | Lucy Josey | South Africa | Dissertation | 2004 | |
The Role of the Media in the Nigerian Transition to Civilian Rule | Okachi Kpalukwu | Communications and Media, Governance | Nigeria | Dissertation | 2002 |
Pan-Africanism and the Afro-Arab Dilemma | Ron Nichols | Pan-Africanism | Dissertation | 1999 | |
A Paradigm/Model for Rhetorical Communication and Language Planning in the State Development: Annang and Ibibio Perceptions of Bidialectalism in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria | Nathaniel Isong-Uyo | Communications and Media, Development, Language | Nigeria | Dissertation | 1997 |
The World Health Organization and AIDS in Africa | Ernestine Johnson | Health / Medicine, HIV/AIDS, NGOs / International / Intergovernmental Organizations | Dissertation | 1994 | |
Archbishop Daniel William Alexander and the Rise of the African Orthodox Church, South Africa, 1925-1970 | Morris Johnson | Religion / Theology | South Africa | Dissertation | 1992 |
The Socio-economic Factors that Determine Success of Agricultural Projects in Sierra Leone | John Kakonge | Agriculture, Sociology | Sierra Leone | Dissertation | 1987 |
A Case Study of Sierra Leone Sewage and Escreta Disposal System and Cost Appraisal | Robert Metzger | Sierra Leone | Dissertation | 1981 | |
Self Concept in the Novels of John A. Williams and Chinua Achebe | Gloria Dickinson | Literature | Dissertation | 1978 | |
Capital Goods Imports and Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa | Bintou Lingani | Economics, Development | Dissertation | 2020 | |
A Sustainable Development Model: Exploring Social Entrepreneurship in Nigeria | Tochukwu Okasi-Nwozo | Development, Commerce / Trade | Nigeria | Dissertation | 2021 |
Determinants of Effective Development Aid in Africa: Examining the Impact of International Assistance in Rwanda | Shirley Pierre | Development, Humanitarianism, International Relations, NGOs / International / Intergovernmental Organizations | Rwanda | Thesis | 2015 |
Hip Hop and Politics in Dakar, Senegal | Ania Ueno (formerly Ania Bassene) | Governance, Music, Oral Tradition, Political Science, Youth | Senegal | Thesis | 2013 |
Nkrumah, Kente and African Philosophy: Political Thought and Development in Ghana | Angela Mills | Culture, Development, Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology | Ghana | Thesis | 2009 |
Non-governmental Organizations and United Nations | Imani M. Cheers | Foreign Policy, NGOs / International / Intergovernmental Organizations, Political Science | Thesis | 2007 | |
Manifestations of African Consciousness in Brazil: the Evolution of the Movimento Negro Unificado | Lorecia J. Roland | Political Science | Brazil | Thesis | 1994 |
The Role of Planning in Post-War Ethiopia 1941-1974: A Comparative Analysis of the Successive Five-Year Development Plans and the Attained Development | And Alem Mulaw | Development, Governance, Political Science | Ethiopia | Thesis | 1986 |
The History of the Libyan Arabic Press 1951-1969 | Yusef M. Dwebi | History | Libya | Thesis | 1984 |
A Comparative Study of Segregation and Racial Discrimination in the United States and Republic of South Africa | Richard E. Williams | Ethnic and Racial Studies, Political Science | South Africa, United States | Thesis | 1978 |
A Scale For the Measurement of Afro-American Attitudes Toward Continental Africans | Linda McCoy Kumi | Sociology | Thesis | 1974 | |
A Discourse Analysis of The Works of Amos Tutuola and Cyprian Ekwensi: The Palm-Wine Drunkard and Jugua Nana: A Preliminary Examination | Stanford A. Cameron | Literature | Nigeria | Thesis | 1973 |
An Analysis of the Historical Origins of the East African Community: 1920-1971 | Frederick F. L. Kajumulo | History, Sociology | Thesis | 1972 | |
Thematic Trends of the East African Novel | Saundra C. Williams | Literature | Thesis | 1971 | |
The Role of Multinational Corporations in the New International Economic Order and African Development | Miriam Uzokwe | Development, Economics, Political Science | Thesis | 1970 | |
The Gezire Scheme: A Model For Social and Economic Development | Hosni M. Elnigoumi | Development, Economics, Sociology | Thesis | 1970 | |
The United Gold Coast Convention and the National Liberation Movement as Opposition Parties in Ghana, 1947-1957 | Ricard E. Nzeadighibe | Governance, Political Science | Ghana | Thesis | 1969 |
Kenya: A Study of the Problem of Land Reform and the Interrelationship between Politics and Economics | Joel M. Onami | Economics, Land Tenure, Political Science | Kenya | Thesis | 1968 |
The Development of Secondary Education in Nigeria | Elijah A. Oluokun | Education | Nigeria | Thesis | 1966 |
The Liberian Presidential Election of 1995 | Townsend M. Lucas | Governance, Political Science | Liberia | Thesis | 1960 |
Oil: Lessons from Comparative Perspectives for Ghana | Maame Frema Osei Boakye | Energy, Political Science | Ghana | Thesis | 2012 |
Zulu Rites of Passage Ceremonies from Childhood to Young Adult: A Museum Education Resource | Stephanie C. McKissic | Culture, Education, Youth | South Africa | Thesis | 1996 |
The Murids of Senegal: the Socioeconomic Significance of a Muslim Brotherhood, 1886-1960 | Ernestine Johnson | Economics, Political Science, Religion / Theology, Sociology | Senegal | Thesis | 1986 |
The Organization of African Unity and the Liberation of Rhodesia: an Appraisal | Mohamed L. Samura | Political Science | Zimbabwe | Thesis | 1978 |
The Trinidad Calypso: An Analysis of the Functions of an African Oral Tradition in the Caribbean | Carole E. Boyce | Literature, Oral Tradition | Trinidad and Tobago | Thesis | 1974 |
Socio-Religious Interaction in Liberia with a Focus on Bassa Baptists | Bradley D. Brown | Religion / Theology, Sociology | Liberia | Thesis | 1973 |
Ethio-Somalia Territorial Dispute: A Case Study of Geo-Political Confrontation | Peter Gabriel | Conflict Resolution, Foreign Policy, Geography, International Relations, Political Science | Ethiopia, Somalia | Thesis | 1972 |
Tchyika U Tam'si's “Brushfire;” An Analysis | Barbara E. Weisse | Literature | Republic of The Congo | Thesis | 1971 |
The Paradox of Kwame Nkrumah's Political Leadership in Ghana, 1947-1966 | Bartholomew O. Uzonwume | Governance, Political Science | Ghana | Thesis | 1970 |
The Copts in Egypt under their Early Moslem Rulers: Coptic Renaissance and The Fatimid Caliphate | Carol Woodbury Eagen | Governance, History, Political Science | Egypt | Thesis | 1970 |
Political Development of Higher Education in Ghana | Patricia Mortensen | Development, Education, Political Science, Youth | Ghana | Thesis | 1969 |
Name Changes among the Bajita as Evidence of Culture Change | Bernard K. Muganda | Culture, Sociology | Thesis | 1968 | |
Acculturation and Values in the Kasai | Daniel P. Juengst | Culture, Sociology | Democratic Republic of The Congo | Thesis | 1966 |
Types of Land Tenure in the Kingdom of Buganda Before and After the Advent of Europeans | Henry K. Kanyike | Colonialism / Decolonization / Post-Colonialism, Land Tenure | Uganda | Thesis | 1960 |
Development Strategies and Adversities: An Examination of Electronic Waste in Ghana | Janet Jessica Imobisa | Environmental Studies, Technology | Ghana | Thesis | 2019 |