Exploration of the power dynamics that shape our social identities to better appreciate their impact on our social perceptions.

Introduction, through practical exercises, of the visual and participative analysis method of the problem tree. It can be used as a starting point for a project, as a problem-solving or diagnostic tool, or as a means to develop a common understanding of an issue.

One billion people would suffer from hunger and yet we apparently have enough ressources to feed the entire planet. How can this be explained? From colonization to the present, the workshop addresses the patterns of trade and commerce through the following themes: industrial revolution, green revolution, international institutions, food speculation, land grabbing, dumping, intellectual property, GMOs, corporate social responsibility, deteriorating terms of trade, and poverty reduction strategy programs.