Espace Francophone pour la Recherche, le Développement et l'Innovation
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Espace Francophone pour la Recherche, le Développement et l'Innovation | |
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hand " cooperation, research and sustainable development, social progress " ,[1] | |
Headquarters | Paris, France |
Official languages | French |
Membership | Almost 400 international members living in more than 50 countries 50 research Institute |
Leaders | |
• Coordinator | University of Paris VIII |
Establishment | 2008 |
L’Espace Francophone pour la Recherche, le Développement et l'Innovation, or the Francophone Area for Research, Development and Innovation is an international research consortium strengthening collaboration between North-South researchers and experts founded in 2008.[3]
Mission
[edit]The primary mission of EFRARD is strengthening collaboration between north–south researchers and experts in Francophone countries.
- Provide a new model of collaboration and socialization, facilitating interactions with exterior organizations and individuals.
- Break down geographical barriers as well as the institutional and economic impediments to the free flow of knowledge, know-how and technology within communities.
- Reduce the north–south gap through a digital apparatus promoting sharing and cooperation in research and development areas among Francophone countries.
Members
[edit]The official list of members is available at the website.
Grand Forum Francophone Pour la Recherche et l'Innovation
[edit]- Annual Strategic Conference
See also
[edit]- Agence de Coopération Culturelle et Technique
- Conseil international de la langue française
- French immersion in Canada
- International Francophonie Day
References
[edit]- ^ Qui sommes nous ? ([1]). Accessed 2 March 2009.
- ^ Partenaire ([2]). Accessed 2 February 2009.
- ^ EFRARD
External links
[edit]- (in French) Cabinet du Secrétaire d'Etat chargé de la coopération et de la francophonie
- (in French) Ministère des affaires étrangères
- (in French) UNESCO
- (in French) La Francophonie Website
- (in French) Agence intergouvernementale de la Francophonie
- (in English) History of the Summits
- (in French) Information about the Francophonie Archived 23 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- (in French) TV-francophone