The Center for African Area Studies (known as the "Africa Center") is foundation for African studies based on a deep understanding of Africa’s natural environment, societies, and cultures that exists for the purpose of clarifying the uniqueness of various regions of Africa and contributing to endogenous development in Africa.
The main activities of the African Center are (1) promoting interdisciplinary research, (2) hosting extension lectures and public seminars to apply research results for the benefit of society, (3) engaging in research exchanges and international cooperation based on international academic agreements, and (4) providing research information and network building.