Espace Francophone pour la Recherche, le Développement et l'Innovation
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 |
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• 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[]
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[]
The official list of members is available at the website.
Grand Forum Francophone Pour la Recherche et l'Innovation[]
- Annual Strategic Conference
See also[]
- Agence de coopération culturelle et technique
- Conseil international de la langue française
- French immersion
- Journée internationale de la Francophonie
References[]
- ^ Qui sommes nous ? ([1]). Accessed 2 March 2009.
- ^ Partenaire ([2]). Accessed 2 February 2009.
- ^ EFRARD
External links[]
- (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
- (in French) TV-francophone
Categories:
- Organisation internationale de la Francophonie
- Francophonie
- Organizations based in Paris
- 2008 establishments in France
- Organizations established in 2008
- University of Paris 8 Vincennes-Saint-Denis