The Institute for African Development (IAD) is an interdisciplinary nucleus for the study of Africa with the overarching goal of strengthening and expanding the depth and breadth of African development studies. Based in Ithaca, our impact reaches far beyond our physical location.
More than 40 IAD-affiliated faculty from across Cornell conduct research and teach courses related to African development. More than 300 IAD graduate fellows now work in government, NGOs, academic institutions, and international organizations on the African continent—testament to the institute's diverse constituency and impact.
The IAD Graduate Student Lightning Talks (GSLT) are designed to showcase the diverse research, field experiences, and scholarly work of Cornell graduate students with a research focus on African de
The Institute for African Development Colloquium Series fosters scholarly discussions, rigorous research presentations, and enriching debates with a focus on African development.
IAD Digital Narrative Competition invites multimedia submissions that highlight real-life experiences, academic research, and explorations, all with an Africa focus.
