Espace Francophone pour la Recherche, le Développement et l'Innovation
Espace Francophone pour la Recherche, le Développement et l'Innovation | |
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| 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 in Canada
- International Francophonie Day
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 Archived 23 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- (in French) TV-francophone