Espace Francophone pour la Recherche, le Développement et l'Innovation explained

Native Name:	Espace Francophone pour la Recherche, le Développement et l'Innovation
Linking Name:	EFRARD
Text Symbol Type:	hand
Text Symbol:	" cooperation, research and sustainable development, social progress " ,^[1]
Membership:	Almost 400 international members living in more than 50 countries 50 research Institute
Admin Center Type:	Headquarters
Admin Center:	Paris, France
Languages Type:	Official languages
Languages:	French
Leader Title1:	Coordinator
Leader Name1:	University of Paris VIII
Established:	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.^[2]

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

External links

Notes and References

http://efrardwiki.org/plate-forme/index.php?title=EFRARD Qui sommes nous ?
http://efrardwiki.org/plate-forme/index.php?title=EFRARD: EFRARD