Research and African Development at MSU
MSU's 160 Africanist faculty and many graduate students are conducting research or working for development in circa 39 of Africa's 54 countries. MSU's faculty have built a record of world-class research focused on the human needs of Africa and Africa's unique socio-cultural heritage.
MSU Africanist Faculty Projects
MSU faculty members are engaged in more than 60 current projects in Africa. These projects are diverse, including food security in Southern and West Africa, malaria research in East and Central Africa, HIV/AIDS research in Zambia, teacher training in Egypt, health and development in Nigeria, cultural heritage and gender issues in higher education in South Africa, democracy and civil society in 18 countries, and Islamic societies in North and West Africa.
