Euclid University in The Gambia

And Why Small States are so important in the Global Environment…

2011:Bangui

Established in 2008 with temporary and transitional headquarters in Brussels

Rector Touadera, a key actor in the creation of EUCLID, becomes Prime Minister in 2008

2010: Prime Minister Touadera (after due process) signs EUCLID convention

2011: EUCLID headquarters agreement signed with office space at University of Bangui CRM and Prime Minister’s Petroca Towe

2013: Necessary relocation

December 2012: instability begin in north of Central African Republic, affecting Bangui in 2013.

Gambia (Participating State in 2012) begins discussion with EUCLID regarding possible relocation of headquarters to Banjul

EUCLID high level delegation travels to Gambia in 2013

New HQ Agreement

The headquarters agreement with The Gambia is more comprehensive than the one signed with the Central African Republic (which remains in force)

It is a two part agreement: one part signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding EUCLID’s diplomatic status as a treaty-organization, the second part is signed by the Minister of Higher Education regarding EUCLID’s university status in The Gambia.

In operation since 2014

Gambia: an effective government based on common law

Excellent bilingual resources

An ECOWAS and OIC member state

A strategic location in the Greater Banjul

Ongoing cooperation with the government of The Gambia on various projects

HQ Agreement Signature

The Brusubi HQ

HQ manager at UNESCO NATCOM