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
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

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

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