Elinam Balimenuku Amevor
Biographic Data
| ID | 905650 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Elinam Balimenuku Amevor |
| GIVEN NAMES | Elinam Balimenuku |
| FAMILY NAME | Amevor |
| SIGNATURE | AMEVOR E B |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Pittsburgh at Bradford |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0012-011X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Beyond Policy Blueprints
Institutional frameworks for peacebuilding in Africa are largely shaped by policy blueprints with little consideration for alternative methods for peace. Drawing on reflexive-thematic analysis and media effects theory, this study examined how women used the Pray the Devil Back to Hell war documentary film as strategic media for peacebuilding in Liberia. The study revealed sisterhood as collective identity, prayer as communal empowerment, sex stri…
Revisiting the Colonial Grammar of International Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
This article traced the concept of international development to the condescending, Eurocentric mission of civilizing the so-called Third World, including Africa. This perspective served as the template for Western development thinking, which informed Harry Truman's Point Four Program for countering the threats that the poverty of the underdeveloped world posed to their Western, developed counterparts. While sub-Saharan Africa, by default, is syno…
Hegemonic Discourses Surrounding United States’ Leadership in Post-Ebola Development in Liberia
This study examines the hegemonic discourses surrounding USAID’s leadership in post-Ebola Liberia between 2015 and 2020. Using documents and critical discourse analysis, the study finds that USAID’s overarching goal of empowering Liberians, especially women, was primarily on humanitarian grounds. However, the study revealed the significant extent to which ideological and political economic assumptions influenced USAID’s prioritization of Liberia …
“We’re Not Lab Rats”
In April 2020, two French scientists proposed Africa as the site for testing a BCG tuberculosis vaccine for treating COVID-19. This sparked social media outrage with some describing the gaffe as a hangover of colonial mentality. This study examined netizens’ interpretation of the faux pas and how the social media activism that followed it shaped the narrative about Africa’s identity. The study found that netizens interpreted the discourse as raci…
Cultural Sensitivity in Health Crisis Communication
In April 2020, Melinda Gates predicted that dead bodies would litter the streets of Africa if the world did not act fast to contain the novel COVID-19 pandemic. Her warning was met with rage, as it was considered apocalyptic and culturally insensitive. Employing the theory of cultural sensitivity, this study thematically analyzed African netizens’ interpretation of the Gates apocalypse and how it could shape perceptions about future interventions…
Gendered Framing of Agribusiness Under Usaid’s Feed the Future Initiative in Liberia
Women’s contribution to food security in sub-Saharan Africa is acknowledged by international development agencies, resulting in efforts to empower women beyond peasant agriculture. However, the methodologies for mitigating the structural marginalization of women in the sector are sometimes overlooked. Using in-depth interviews, this study examines the gendered framing of agribusiness under USAID’s Feed the Future initiative in Liberia. Findings d…
Culture-Centered Strategic Communication for Sustainable International Development in Africa
Negotiating Culture and Religious Taboos toward Maternal Health Choice and Utilization in Rural Ghana
Culture and religion are important elements that shape behavior. But how does society navigate the challenges these pose to development? This study examined the cultural significance of the religious taboo on birthing in the Mafi-Dove community in southern Ghana. Using focus groups with participants, the study examined the taboo’s impact on communication for maternal health choice and utilization, and how women navigate the risks associated with …
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Negotiating Culture and Religious Taboos toward Maternal Health Choice and Utilization in Rural Ghana
Culture and religion are important elements that shape behavior. But how does society navigate the challenges these pose to development? This study examined the cultural significance of the religious taboo on birthing in the Mafi-Dove community in southern Ghana. Using focus groups with participants, the study examined the taboo’s impact on communication for maternal health choice and utilization, and how women navigate the risks associated with …
Hegemonic Discourses Surrounding United States’ Leadership in Post-Ebola Development in Liberia
This study examines the hegemonic discourses surrounding USAID’s leadership in post-Ebola Liberia between 2015 and 2020. Using documents and critical discourse analysis, the study finds that USAID’s overarching goal of empowering Liberians, especially women, was primarily on humanitarian grounds. However, the study revealed the significant extent to which ideological and political economic assumptions influenced USAID’s prioritization of Liberia …
“We’re Not Lab Rats”
In April 2020, two French scientists proposed Africa as the site for testing a BCG tuberculosis vaccine for treating COVID-19. This sparked social media outrage with some describing the gaffe as a hangover of colonial mentality. This study examined netizens’ interpretation of the faux pas and how the social media activism that followed it shaped the narrative about Africa’s identity. The study found that netizens interpreted the discourse as raci…
Cultural Sensitivity in Health Crisis Communication
In April 2020, Melinda Gates predicted that dead bodies would litter the streets of Africa if the world did not act fast to contain the novel COVID-19 pandemic. Her warning was met with rage, as it was considered apocalyptic and culturally insensitive. Employing the theory of cultural sensitivity, this study thematically analyzed African netizens’ interpretation of the Gates apocalypse and how it could shape perceptions about future interventions…
Gendered Framing of Agribusiness Under Usaid’s Feed the Future Initiative in Liberia
Women’s contribution to food security in sub-Saharan Africa is acknowledged by international development agencies, resulting in efforts to empower women beyond peasant agriculture. However, the methodologies for mitigating the structural marginalization of women in the sector are sometimes overlooked. Using in-depth interviews, this study examines the gendered framing of agribusiness under USAID’s Feed the Future initiative in Liberia. Findings d…
Culture-Centered Strategic Communication for Sustainable International Development in Africa
Beyond Policy Blueprints
Institutional frameworks for peacebuilding in Africa are largely shaped by policy blueprints with little consideration for alternative methods for peace. Drawing on reflexive-thematic analysis and media effects theory, this study examined how women used the Pray the Devil Back to Hell war documentary film as strategic media for peacebuilding in Liberia. The study revealed sisterhood as collective identity, prayer as communal empowerment, sex stri…
Revisiting the Colonial Grammar of International Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
This article traced the concept of international development to the condescending, Eurocentric mission of civilizing the so-called Third World, including Africa. This perspective served as the template for Western development thinking, which informed Harry Truman's Point Four Program for countering the threats that the poverty of the underdeveloped world posed to their Western, developed counterparts. While sub-Saharan Africa, by default, is syno…
Political science (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Law (3 works) · Public relations (3 works) · Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development (3 works) · 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak (2 works) · Colonialism (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Human Rights and Development (2 works) · International development (2 works)