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Adoum K Ey Moussa, Ph.D. is a 2021 graduate of the PHD Program in Leadership and Change at Antioch University.
Dissertation Committee
- Aqeel Tirmizi, Ph.D., Committee Chair
- Carol Baron, Ph.D., Committee Member
- Simplice Asongu, Ph.D., Committee Member
Keywords
Africa, Republic of Chad, socioeconomic development, tribalism, corruption, human capital, social justice
Document Type
Dissertation
Publication Date
2021
Abstract
The multitude of different tribes in Africa is what makes the continent rich and diverse. At the same time, this diversity, when combined with self-centered and exclusive behaviors, can yield detrimental impact on the economy and society. This dissertation examined tribalism, defined as favoritism based on kinship, and its impacts on socioeconomic development on the Republic of Chad. Specially, this research investigated tribalism and its direct and indirect influence on corruption, human capital potential, social justice, and socioeconomic development in Chad. This mixed-methods study comprised a two-phase design. The first phase was mainly a quantitative survey that was administered to 161 participants, followed by a qualitative approach comprised of semi-structured interviews. Finally, an integrated analysis, synthesizing findings from the two phases, provided a comprehensive view on tribalism and its impact on socioeconomic development in Chad. Findings from this study demonstrated that while tangible progress has been made on many fronts in Chad, participants’ perception about tribalism, corruption, human capital potential, social justice, and socioeconomic development indicated that more work remains to be done. The study also highlighted the existence of multiple linkages among tribalism, corruption, human capital potential, social justice, and socioeconomic development. The findings further indicated that in addition to direct linkages with socioeconomic development, tribalism indirectly influenced development goals through corruption, human capital potential, and social justice. Finally, the results and insights informed the creation of an emergent model on tribalism and its impacts on socioeconomic development. This dissertation is available in open access at AURA: Antioch University Repository and Archive, http://aura.antioch.edu/, and OhioLINK ETD Center, https://etd.ohiolink.edu/.
Recommended Citation
Ey Moussa, A. K. (2021). The Challenge of Tribal Relations in Chad: Impacts on Socioeconomic Development. https://aura.antioch.edu/etds/627
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ORCID Scholar ID #: #0000-0003-0824-5064