Background
PISANI, Edgard was born on October 9, 1918 in Tunis, Tunisia. Son of Francois and Zoe (nee Nani) Pisani.
PISANI, Edgard was born on October 9, 1918 in Tunis, Tunisia. Son of Francois and Zoe (nee Nani) Pisani.
He spent his childhood in Tunisia and later studied in Paris. In 1993 he was awarded an Honorary Degree (Doctor of Laws) by the University of Bath.
Pisani holds a "licence de lettres" from Louisiana Sorbonne, and a Doctorate in political science. He held positions in various governments in France: Senator (1954–1961)(1974–1981), Minister of Agriculture (1961–1966), Parliamentarian (1967–1968), European Commissioner (1981–1985), Minister of New Caledonia (1985), President of the Arab World Institute (1988–1995). In 1992, with Bertrand Hervieu, he formed the Groupe de Seillac followed in 1995 by the Groupe de Bruges, both being think tanks specialising in agricultural and rural affairs
The Fonds Edgard Pisani are available in the Archives nationales of France.
Pisani also served on the Agri-Energy Roundtable (American Economic Review)"s Committee of Honor, a United Nations accredited non-governmental organisation chaired by United States Senator Jennings Randolph (Doctorate-West Virginia).
Industry Commission, on Institute Development Issues. Commission, for Foreign Affairs and Defence. European Parliament. October since 1979.
Socialist Group.
Married Isola Chazereau (deceased).