Institute for African Development
N’Dri Thérèse Assié-Lumumba
Professor, African and African Diaspora
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Role
- Faculty
- IAD Core Faculty
- IAD Advisory Council
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Email: n.assie-lumumba@cornell.edu
Phone: 607-255-7839
Benjamin Bentsi-Enchill
IAD Graduate Fellow 2026-2027
Benjamin Bentsi-Enchill is an LL.M. student at Cornell Law School and a Ghanaian lawyer. His interests lie in corporate, securities and commercial law, and international investment, particularly how legal frameworks can support innovation and inclusive development in Africa. Before Cornell, he practiced in a private law firm in Ghana, working on commercial litigation, cross-border transactions and technology regulation.
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Democratic Governance and Corruption: Comparative Illustrations from Chad, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, and South Africa
Wednesday November 18, 2026 2:00pm Uris Hall, G-08
Faculty book chats from the Institute for African Development (IAD) showcase the breadth and depth of research by Cornell faculty on African development.
Natasha Chibuye
IAD Graduate Fellow 2025-2026
Natasha Chibuye is a legal practitioner with extensive experience in Corporate and Commercial Law. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Zambia and now a Master of Laws (LLM) from Cornell Law School. An Associate with Abigail & Chama Advocates, Natasha manages a diverse caseload, represent clients in Court, and act as counsel in mediations and domestic arbitrations. Beyond her practice, she has a demonstrated commitment to legal research and policy, having contributed as a Research Fellow with the Southern African Institute for Policy and Research.
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Information Session: Dissertation Proposal Development Program
November 9, 2026
5:00 pm
Develop your dissertation on global issues with a toolkit of resources! The Einaudi Dissertation Proposal Development Program (DPD) supports 24 PhD students annually through seminars, workshops, mentoring sessions, and up to $2,000 for international airfare for summer research. Applicants’ research projects must focus on global issues, but the proposed research setting may be international or domestic. Join this session to learn more and find out how to apply!
Applications are due November 30, 2026.
Registration is required for the virtual session. Register here.
Can't attend? Email programs@einaudi.cornell.edu for more information.
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Einaudi Center for International Studies
Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies
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Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Institute for African Development
Institute for European Studies
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Southwest Asia and North Africa Program
Shoppers Don't See the Full Brunt of US Fuel Costs. That Could Change
Chris Barrett, IAD/SEAP
Cornell University economics professor Chris Barrett comments on the slower-than-expected rise in grocery prices amid increased fuel and production costs.
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Laidlaw Scholars Build Better World
Applications Open Now
The two-year Laidlaw scholars program supports undergraduates becoming globally minded researchers and ethical leaders.
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Democratic Governance and Corruption Control Mechanisms
November 18, 2026
2:00 pm
Uris Hall, G-08
Wednesday, November 18 2:00pm Uris Hall, G-08
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Institute for African Development
Einaudi Center for International Studies
Counterfeit Seeds Threaten African Farmers’ Crops and Climate Resilience: Study
Ed Mabaya, IAD
Ed Mabaya, a Cornell University professor, led a study examining counterfeit seed threats and policy gaps across Africa.
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‘Medicines That Feed Us’ Promote Healing in a Toxic World
Stacey Langwick, IAD
In a new book, anthropologist Stacey Langwick explores plant-based healing and sustainable farming practices in Tanzania that treat bodies and lands as inseparable.