Columbia Global Centers | Tunis is part of a network of 11 global centers of Columbia University in the City of New York, one of the world's leading academic institutions. The centers serve as knowledge hubs that aim to educate and inspire through research, dialogue, and action. They advance understanding, facilitate partnerships, and build the bridges necessary to tackle our changing world.
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Decolonizing African Agriculture
On December 4th, the Columbia Global Centers in Tunis and Nairobi, in collaboration with Columbia University Press, hosted William Moseley, DeWitt Wallace Professor of Geography at Macalester College, for a discussion on his latest book, "Decolonizing African Agriculture" (CUP, 2024). The event explored why many agricultural and food policy approaches have failed in Sub-Saharan Africa, with Moseley critiquing the dominance of Western, colonial agricultural science that has been deeply entrenched in power dynamics across the continent.
Evening in America: Global Perspectives on the U.S. Election Results
On November 19, 2024, a panel of experts convened for the event Evening in America: Global Perspectives on the U.S. Election Results, at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Reception for ESPRIT Executive MBA Students’ Study Week in New York
Last week, Columbia Global Center Tunis hosted a reception to honor ESPRIT Executive MBA students, following their study week in New York. We are proud to encourage such initiatives that contribute to the development of future business leaders and expand academic exchanges.