Staff Information

  • Name: Dr. Russell Rhoads
  • Job Title: Research Associate

Dr. Russell Rhoads (Grand Valley State University) (Ph.D. Kentucky 1994; MA Oregon 1984) is a cultural and applied anthropologist with specialties in agricultural anthropology, globalization and development, migration and resettlement, and anthropological methods. He conducted fieldwork in Mexico, Venezuela, Sierra Leone and Uganda on the intersection between local livelihood and national institutions and policy. Recent research focuses on resettlement and land acquisition in Uganda, refugee cultural adjustment in the U.S., and food security and farmers markets, Dr. Rhoads was a Fulbright Scholar on sabbatical leave in Uganda (2014-2015), partnering with a research and policy institute (ACODE) and with Makerere University in Kampala. He currently serves as a Research Associate at ACODE.

Productivity

List of Publications

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NATURAL RESOURCE GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD IN UGANDA

Published: 2019

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Public Expenditure Governance in Uganda: Inputs, Processes and Outputs

Published: 2019

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Balancing Development and Community Livelihoods: A Framework for Land Acquisition and Resettlement in Uganda

Published: 2016

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Assessing Public Expenditure Governance in Uganda’s Agricultural Sector: Application of an Innovative Framework

Published: 2015

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Local Government Councils Scorecard Assessment 2014/2015: Unlocking Potentials And Amplifying Voices

Published: 2015

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Local Government Councils Scorecard Assessment Report 2013/14: A combination of Gains, reversals, and Reforms

Published: 2014

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Strengthening the Role of Local Leaders and Actors in Advocating for Better Forestry Governance and Improved Livelihoods

Published: 2014

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