Professor
Political Science & Geography
Francis Adams
7022 BATTEN ARTS & LETTERS
NORFOLK, 23529
Francis Adams is a Professor of Political Science. Dr. Adams completed his Bachelors degree in International Studies at St. Thomas College (St. Paul, Minnesota), his Masters degree in International Development at Syracuse University, and his doctorate in Government at Cornell University.
Since joining the ODU faculty in 1995, Dr. Adams has served as Director of the undergraduate International Studies program, Associate and Acting Director of the Graduate Program in International Studies, and Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography. His teaching and research areas include: international political economy, international development, globalization, and Latin American politics.
Ph.D. in International Relations and Comparative Politics, Cornell University, (1992)
M.A. in International Development, Syracuse University, (1984)
B.A. in International Studies, Saint Thomas College, (1982)
Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research
- Adams, F. and Popescu, I. C. "Shape or Adapt: The Planning ofAmerican Grand Strategy. Project Number 400264-010" $59,660. 2015 - 2016
- Adams, F. and Hribar, G. "Using ArcGIS Online to Explore and Analyze Our World, Project Number 300321-010" $15,000. 2015 - 2016
- Judge, S. and Adams, F. "Teacher Immersion Residency Program; Project Number 397561" $719,465. Federal. 2009 - 2013
- De Silva, C. and Adams, F. "Cross Cultural Competency: Regional and Country Studies Program Development" $795,548. Federal. 2007 - 2008
- Adams, F. "Course Development Grant, Teaching Across Borders Initiative, Title VI-A Grant" $2,000. 2000 - 2000
- Adams, F. "Summer Research Grant to conduct research at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in San José, Costa Rica" $4,500. Old Dominion University. 2000 - 2000
- Adams, F. "Course Development Grant, Teaching Across Borders Initiative, Title VI-A Grant" $2,000. 1999 - 1999
- Adams, F. "Course Development Grant; Teaching Across Borders Initiative. Old Dominion University. 1999 - 1999
- Adams, F. "Summer Research Grant. Old Dominion University. 1999 - 1999
- Adams, F. "Dissertation Research Grant. Private. 1991 - 1992
Expertise
Research Interests
Political and economic development, global governance, Latin American politics, inter-American relations, foreign assistance, multilateral development banks, and political conditionality.
Articles
- Adams, F. (2005). External Financing for Development: The Role of the Inter-American Development Bank. International Studies/Etudes Internationales 36 (3) , pp. 301–316.
- Adams, F. (2003). International Support for Latin American Political Reform. Peace Review 15 (1) , pp. 93–98.
- Adams, F. (2003). The emerging hemispheric democracy regime. Focal point 2 (2) , pp. 1–3.
- Adams, F. (2003). Reforming Foreign Assistance: The Millennium Challenge Account. Peacework: Global Thought and Local Action for Nonviolent Social Change 30 (339).
- Adams, F. (2003). The Good Governance Agenda. Focalpoint: Spotlight on the Americans 2 (9).
- Adams, F. (2002). The Democtratic Governance Agenda of the Organization of American States. MACLAS Latin American Essays 16 , pp. 187.
- Adams, F. (2001). The Political Economy of Foreign Assistance. Peace, Prosperity, and Democracy: Journal of the Policy Studies Organization 1 (1) , pp. 17-24.
- Adams, F. (1999). United States Support for Political Reform in Central America. MesoAmérica: Analysis on Central America 18 (9).
- Adams, F. (1998). USAID’s Democracy Initiative: Recipient Needs or Donor Interests?. INTERNATIONAL STUDIES NOTES 23 , pp. 9–14.
- Adams, F. (1998). Debt and Development in Latin America. MesoAmérica: Analysis on Central America 17 (8).
- Adams, F. (1998). Debt Burden Hampers Progress in the Developing World. Peacework: Global Thought and Local Action for Nonviolent Social Change 25 (285).
- Adams, F. (1998). Democratic Transitions in Central America. MesoAmérica: Analysis on Central America 17 (3).
- Adams, F. (1997). Rediscovering the Poor: The World Bank and the Politics of Poverty Reduction. Journal of the Third World Spectrum 4 , pp. 71–84.
- Adams, F. (1997). Remaking the Inter-American Development Bank. Journal of Latin American Affairs 5 (1) , pp. 80-84.
- Adams, F. (1997). The Pedagogy of Development. Ideas and Information about Development Education (41).
- Adams, F. (1997). The World Bank and Caribbean Development. Caribbean Studies Newsletter 24 (1).
- Adams, F. (1997). Combating Corruption in Latin America. MesoAmérica: Analysis on Central America 16 (6).
- Adams, F. (1997). The Private Sector Initiative of the Inter-American Development Bank. MesoAmérica: Analysis on Central America 16 (1).
- Adams, F. (1995). The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade: A View from the South. Dollars and Sense (198).
- Adams, F. (1993). Economic Decline and Policy Reform in the Developing World. New Political Science (26) , pp. 167-175.
- Adams, F. (1991). The International Monetary Fund and Policy Reform in Latin America. United States - Latin American Relations.
Books
- Adams, F. (2020). The Right to Food: The Global Campaign to End Hunger and Malnutrition. Palgrave Macmillan.
- Adams, F. (2015). Bilateral Aid to Latin America: Foreign Economic Assistance from Major Donor Nations. Cambria.
- Adams, F. (2010). The United Nations in Latin America: Aiding Development. Routledge.
- Adams, F. (2003). Deepening Democracy: Global Governance and Political Reform in Lation America. Praeger.
- Adams, F. (2000). Dollar Diplomacy: United States Economic Assistance to Latin America. Ashgate.
- Adams, F., Gupta, S., Mengisteab, K. and Shaw, T. M. (1999). Globalization and the Dilemmas of the State in the South. Springer.
- Adams, F. (1993). From Economic Nationalism to Neo-Liberalism: A Comparative Analysis of Foreign Economic Policy-Making.. Cornell University, Center for International Studies.
Book Chapters
- Adams, F. (1999). “Economic Reform and Political Turmoil in Mexico" Globalization and the Dilemmas of the State in the South (pp. 99-115) New York: St. Martin's.
- Adams, F. (1999). “Globalization and the Developing World” Globalization and the Dilemmas of the State in the South (pp. 1-13) New York: St. Martin's.
- Adams, F. (1997). "The Political-Economy of Globalization and Development” Political Economy of Globalization and Development (pp. 1-12) Boston, MA: Kluwer.
- Adams, F. (1997). "Uruguay Round Reforms and the Developing World" Political Economy of Globalization and Development (pp. 177-192) Boston, MA: Kluwer.
Conference Proceeding
- Adams, F. (1997). Promoting Sustainable Development in Latin America Latin American Studies Association proceedings.
Presentations
- Adams, F. (March 24, 2017). Foreign Aid Reform During the Obama Administration Paper Middle Atlantic Council of Latin American Studies Conference Charlottesville, VA.
- Adams, F. (March 4, 2016). Chinese Economic Assistance to Latin America: Power, Wealth, and Interests Paper Middle Atlantic Council of Latin American Studies Conference Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Adams, F. (May 21, 2014). Changing Patterns of Economic Assistance to Latin America Paper Latin American Studies Association Conference Chicago, IL.
- Adams, F. (May 29, 2013). The Political-Economy of Foreign Assistance to Latin America: Donor Interests and Recipient Needs Paper Latin American Studies Association Conference Washington, D.C..
- Adams, F. (April 1, 2012). Bilateral Aid to Latin America: A Comparative Study of Major Donor States Paper International Studies Association Conference San Diego, CA.
- Adams, F. (May 7, 2010). Bilateral Economic Assistance to Latin America Paper Global Studies Association Conference Champaign, IL.
- Adams, F. (March 26, 2010). Multilateral Support for Latin American Development Paper Middle Atlantic Council of Latin American Studies Conference Baltimore, MD.
- Adams, F. (May 8, 2009). United Nations Development Assistance to Latin America Paper Global Studies Association Conference Boca Raton, FL.
- Adams, F. (June 6, 2008). Good Governance and Neoliberalism in Latin America Paper Global Studies Association Conference New York City, NY.
- Adams, F. (January , 2007). Globalization and Democratic Reform in Latin America Paper Conference on America and the World: Sustaining Democracy in the Global Age Farmville, VA.
- Adams, F. (September , 2006). Consolidating Democratic Institutions in the Americas: The Role of International Institutions Paper International Studies Association Conference Las Vegas, NV.
- Adams, F. (March , 2005). Inequality and Poverty in Latin America Paper Conference on Institutions in Latin America Quebec City, Canada.
- Adams, F. (October , 2004). The Political Economy of Democratic Reform in Latin America: The Role of International Finance Institutions Paper Latin American Studies Association Conference Las Vegas, NV.
- Adams, F. (January , 2004). Political Conditionality: The Good Governance Agenda of the World Bank in Latin America Paper Allied Social Sciences Association Conference San Diego, CA.
- Adams, F. (March , 2002). The Democratic Governance Agenda of the Organization of American States Paper Middle Atlantic Council of Latin American Studies Conference Newark, DE.
- Adams, F. (March , 2001). International Efforts to Promote Political Reform in Latin America Paper Middle Atlantic Council of Latin American Studies Conference Washington, D.C..
- Adams, F. (March , 2000). Inter-American Relations and the Political Economy of Development Paper International Studies Association Conference Los Angeles, CA.
- Honorary Faculty Member, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
- Honorary Faculty Member, The Golden Key Honor Society
- 2010: Shining Star Award for student academic development, Division of Student Affairs, Old Dominion University
- 2010: University Professor Award,
- 2001: Robert L. Sten Award for Excellence in Teaching, College of Arts and Letters, Old Dominion University