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 Year
Manifestations of African Consciousness in Brazil: the Evolution of the Movimento Negro Unificado Lorecia J. Roland Political Science Brazil Thesis 1994
Paradigm For Seeing: A Historical Analysis of African Women in Visual Representation Betty Ellerson Art History, Gender Studies, History Dissertation 1994
“Out of Tradition: A Myriad of Identities;” An Analysis Of Mariama Ba's Scarlet Song and So Long A Letter Glenda Y. Johnson Culture, Gender Studies, Literature Senegal Thesis 1994
African Americans, United States Policy Toward South Africa, and the Release of Nelson Mandela Duane Cheers Foreign Policy, Political Science South Africa, United States Dissertation 1994
Africa Neo-Diaspora Dynamics and Prospects for Afrocentrism and Counter-penetration: a Case Study of the Nigerian Community in the United States Chike Anigbo Diaspora, Immigration / Migration Nigeria, United States Dissertation 1994
The Role of Intellectual Property in the Economic Development of sub-Saharan African Countries Frances Michalkewicz Development, Economics Dissertation 1994
Japan-Africa Relations: A Multidisciplinary Approach Naoko Takemoto Foreign Policy, International Relations Japan Thesis 1993
An Analysis of Traditional Medicine among Cape Verdean Immigrants in New England Jorge L. Fernandes Culture, Health / Medicine, Immigration / Migration Cabo Verde (Cape Verde), United States Thesis 1993
Constructive Engagement, State Terrorism and the Sociological Radicalization of the Black South African: 1984-1986 Zamokuhle Zungu Sociology, Terrorism South Africa Dissertation 1993
The Validity of Traditional African Health Practices: A Survey of Birthing Practices Among Traditional Birth Attendants and Trained Traditional Birth Attendants in Desse, Ethiopia 1992 Hanna Dagnachew Culture, Health / Medicine Ethiopia Thesis 1993
The Internationalization of Capital: International Capital and the Prospects for Economic Development in Sierra Leone Gerald Smith Development, Economics Sierra Leone Dissertation 1993
Distinct Drumbeats Katherine Dunham: Dance as Nonverbal Communication and Cultural Understanding Tamara L. Brown Culture, Dance Thesis 1993
The State and Small-farmer Production: A Case Study Based on Empirical Research in Pramso, A Small Village in Southern Ghana Baffour Osei-Tutu Agriculture, Political Science Ghana Dissertation 1992
In The African Classroom: The Case of Uncommonly Taught Language Mkamburi M. Lyabaya Education, Language, Youth Thesis 1992
Music and Dance Associations of the Igede of Nigeria: The Relevance of Indigenous Communication Learning Systems in Rural Development Projects Robert Nichols Communications and Media, Development, Education, Music, Dance Nigeria Dissertation 1992
Language, Culture, and Communication: The Role of Swahili Taarab Songs in Kenya, 1963-1990 Geoffrey King’ei Communications and Media, Culture, Language Kenya Dissertation 1992
Archbishop Daniel William Alexander and the Rise of the African Orthodox Church, South Africa, 1925-1970 Morris Johnson Religion / Theology South Africa Dissertation 1992
Education for Development: Educational Policy, Planning, and Management in Tanzania, 1967-1987 Linda Byrd-Johnson Development, Education, Youth Tanzania Dissertation 1992
Science and Technology Policy Formulation and Planning: A Case Study of Nigeria Angel Batiste Political Science, Technology Nigeria Dissertation 1992
Small Farmers in Kenya 1955-1982: Credit, Transportation, and Extension Services Mueni Wa Muiu Agriculture, Political Science Kenya Thesis 1991
Race Relations: Case Study of the Falashas in Israel Pamela Kirkland Ethnic and Racial Studies, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Sociology Ethiopia, Israel Thesis 1991
Decolonizing Research: A Study of the Indigenous Research Efforts of AAWORD/AFARD – The Association Of African Women For Research and Development/ Associacion Des Femmes Africaines Pour La Recherché Sur Le Developpement  Betty Ellerson Colonialism / Decolonization / Post-Colonialism, Development, Gender Studies Thesis 1991
Human Rights as a Political Catalyst to South African Policy Toward Namibia Sussane Riveles Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Political Science Namibia, South Africa Dissertation 1991
Culture and Development: A Case Study of the National Museums of Kenya and Nigeria Conchita Ndege Art History, Culture, Development, Fine Arts Kenya, Nigeria Dissertation 1991
The Impact of Language Policy in the Development of Kiswahili in Kenya, 1930-1990 George Mbaabu Development, Language Kenya Dissertation 1991
The Elite Press, U.S. Foreign Policy in Africa's National Liberation Movements Asgede Hagos Communications and Media, Foreign Policy Dissertation 1991
The Political Biography of Chief Jeremiah Oyeniyi Obiatemi Obafemy Awolowo, 1909-1987 Bamidele Akintunde Political Science Nigeria Dissertation 1991
Urban Housing in Nigeria: A Historical Analysis, 1960-1983 Joel Ademisoye History, Public Policy Nigeria Dissertation 1991
Telecommunications and Development in the African Context Patricia K. McCormick Communications and Media, Development Thesis 1990
Mozambican-South African Relations 1975-1985: A Study of Destabilization Joshua St. Mark History Mozambique, South Africa Dissertation 1990
The Role of Development Planning and International Assistance in Post-World War II Ethiopia, 1914-1988: A Comparative Analysis of the Successive Five and Ten Year Plans and the Development Attained And Alem Mulaw Development, Foreign Policy, History, International Relations Ethiopia Dissertation 1990
Educational Development Policy in Africa: A Case Study of Egypt (1952-1974) Mohamed T. R. Hamada Development, Education, Youth Egypt Thesis 1989
The Debt Crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Development Dilemma Paula T. Brooks Development, Economics Thesis 1989
South Africa’s Arms Merchant: Armscor James McWilliams, Jr. Political Science South Africa Dissertation 1989
OPEC, A Model for Behavioral Change in Commodity Trade Industry Systems Carl Egerton Commerce / Trade, Foreign Policy, International Relations, NGOs / International / Intergovernmental Organizations Dissertation 1989
The Role of Primary and Secondary Education in Nigeria's National Development Cassandra R. Veney Development, Education, Political Science Nigeria Thesis 1988
The Dialectics of the Ethiopian Student Movement: 1960-1974 Fentahun Tiruneh Education, Youth Ethiopia Thesis 1988
Race, Class and Gender in the Novels of Alex La Guma Nancy N. Plaatjies Ethnic and Racial Studies, Gender Studies, Literature South Africa Thesis 1988
Representation of Women in Oral Tradition Literature and Film Julia M. Landau Cinema, Culture, Gender Studies, Literature, Oral Tradition Thesis 1988
GASSANNA t'or Conflict and Protest in Ethiopian Literature: A Case Study of the Works of Haddis Alamayyahu Girma Wubishet Conflict Resolution, Literature Ethiopia Dissertation 1988
Saudi Arabian Economic Aid to West Africa: A Case Study of the Gambia and Sierra Leone, 1975-1985 Mohammed-Bassiru Sillah Economics, Foreign Policy, International Relations The Gambia, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone Dissertation 1988
The Political Economy of Health Care in Senegal Maghan Keita Economics, Health / Medicine, Political Science Senegal Dissertation 1988
The Causes and Consequences of Igbo Migration to Northern Nigeria 1900-1966 Charles C. Elegalam History, Immigration / Migration Nigeria Dissertation 1988
The Political Economy of the Food in Lusophone West Africa Laura Bigman Economics, Food Security, Language, Political Science Dissertation 1988
Communication – A System Model for Description of Social Processes, a Case Study: Ghana 1951-1981 Rodney J. Scott Communications and Media, Culture, Sociology Ghana Thesis 1987
The San in South Africa History: A Resource Book for Teachers and Students Brenda Randolph Education, Youth South Africa Thesis 1987
The Origins, Evolution and Performance of the Economic Community of the African States (ECOWAS): Since 1975 Robert Thomas Economics, Foreign Policy, History, International Relations Dissertation 1987
The Management of Solid Waste in Nigerian Cities Richard Olowomeye Political Science Nigeria Dissertation 1987
The Socio-economic Factors that Determine Success of Agricultural Projects in Sierra Leone John Kakonge Agriculture, Sociology Sierra Leone Dissertation 1987
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