This is a decisive step for the Ivorian educational landscape. On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Abidjan, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Adama Diawara , officially installed the Franco-Ivorian Hub for Education (HubFIE) association.

This ambitious project, which brings together universities, businesses and technical partners from both nations, has two priority missions: to retain local talent and to propel the industrialization of Ivory Coast.

International excellence "at home"

The concept is based on a unique cooperation model: Ivorian and French institutions jointly develop joint degree and certification programs.

1. Dual recognition: The diplomas awarded will be recognized in both Ivory Coast and France.
2. Accessibility: Students can now access global academic standards without the need to move abroad.
3. Modernization: The curricula are designed to meet the challenges of the digital revolution and industry.

"Too often, the departure of our best students abroad becomes permanent. Our responsibility is to build the excellence here necessary to retain our talent." — Adama Diawara , Minister of Higher Education.

A lever against inequality and for employment

For the Director General of IPNETP, Professor Edmée Mansilla-Abouattier , HubFIE is a tool for social justice. In addition to combating brain drain, it reduces inequalities in access to cutting-edge training and strengthens the country's international standing.

For his part, the French ambassador, Jean-Christophe Belliard , stressed the alignment of these training programs with the job market: the objective is to ensure immediate professional integration by precisely meeting the technical needs of local companies.

A long-standing project that is finally coming to fruition.

Initially announced by Presidents Alassane Ouattara and Emmanuel Macron in 2017 at the AU-EU summit, HubFIE has now reached a major operational milestone. More than just an academic partnership, it represents a strategic pillar for the sustainable structuring of the Ivorian economic fabric.

In summary, HubFIE is:

1. A synergy between higher education and the business world.
2. A bulwark against the brain drain.
3. An engine for the structural transformation of the national economy.