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DATABASE OF AFRICAN THESES AND DISSERTATIONS-RESEARCH (DATAD-R)

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For many reasons, African research results are rarely indexed in major
international databases, a problem that is further exacerbated by the
inaccessibility of theses and dissertations completed in the region, many of
which contain local empirical data that is not available in international
literature. This inability to learn about and access African material is
frustrating to students and scholars–both on the continent and overseas.

Over the years, a number of organisations have discussed the need to do
something about African theses and dissertations, but with the exception of
print bibliographies compiled by individual universities and a few computerised
databases, little has been done at regional level, and these ad hoc efforts have
not been sustained.

Cognisant of the opportunities availed to institutions by developments in
information and communication technologies in information dissemination and
exchange, the Association of African Universities (AAU) found it necessary to
initiate and support efforts towards putting Africa’s research output onto the
mainstream of world knowledge.

The initiative was born out of a project in 2000 following a positive
recommendation of a feasibility study carried out in for a pilot project to
index, abstract, and distribute theses and dissertations completed in African
universities.

The Database of African Theses and Dissertations-Research (DATAD-R) is a
programme to improve management and access to African scholarly work. Theses and
dissertations represent a significant proportion of Africa’s research activity.

However, access to this research output is not easy, even within the
institutions where they are submitted.  Some months, years and in many cases
longer periods may elapse before papers or other forms of publications
describing aspects of the research in these documents can be published.

In Africa particularly, they are an under-utilised information resource. By the
very nature, their production in very limited and the only copy available for
public access is usually in print and can only be consulted physically in a
university library.

Issues of copyright and intellectual ownership have been identified as serious
concerns for most universities. Only a few have straightforward and up-to-date
copyright policies, a reflection of the general situation in most African
countries.

One therefore, cannot consider information dissemination without considering
these issues. Therefore, within the project framework, the AAU is working with
member institutions to develop guidelines for the purpose.

Objectives of DATAD

The programme’s long term objectives include:

Working with participating institutions to build a regional database of theses
and dissertations. Contributing towards the creation of an environment conducive
for research and publication in African universities and the region as a whole.
Creating capacity in African universities for the collection, management and
dissemination of theses and dissertations electronically. Providing visibility
and improving accessibility to the work of African scholars both within and
outside of the continent Facilitating the development of relevant copyright
procedures and regulations which will promote the protection of the intellectual
property rights of African University researchers and scholars Providing support
for AAU programs which aim at capacity building in the area of research,
promotion of cooperation among member universities and networking of
institutions. Immediate objectives of the program

AAU provides leadership and coordination for the accomplishment of three basic
tasks:

Capacity building at institutional level for the establishment of infrastructure
and management structures that support DATAD policies, activities and training.
Establishment and maintenance of an Internet access to DATAD. Providing access
to the online database and alternative data formats for dissemination e.g CD-ROM
or print. Achievements

DATAD OnLine DATAD-R, the abstracts database with founding records from the
pioneering institutions was launched on 30th April 2003. The status of DATAD has
now changed from a project to a program and is open for expansion.
Within the framework of the long term objectives, The DATAD Program will focus
on expansion, sustainability, access, preservation, and copyright & intellectual
property management.

Funding

Implementation of the DATAD Pilot Project has been made possible through grants
from the Ford and Rockefeller Foundations to the AAU.

DATAD: A landmark for research development in Africa

Contacting DATAD

The Coordinator Database of African Theses and Dissertations Association of
African Universities P.O. Box AN 5744 Accra, GHANA

Tel: (233 302) 774495 / 761588 Fax: (233 302) 774821 Email: datad@aau.org

Download the DATAD Evaluation tool Call for Institutions to join DATAD-R




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