First Scientific Council chaired by Professor Jérémie T. ZOUEU

On Thursday 17 September 2026, the Centre for Research and Studies in Social Sciences (Centre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques en Côte d’Ivoire, CSRS) held the first meeting of its Scientific Council (CS) for the 2026–2030 term.

This inaugural meeting, chaired by Professor Véronique YOBOUET, brought together the Director-General, Professor Jérémie Zoueu, and the other members of the Scientific Council to discuss the key strategic directions that will guide the institution over the next four years.

Central to the discussions was the presentation of the 2026–2030 strategic roadmap. The members of the Scientific Council examined the scientific priorities envisaged for the coming years, their alignment with major national, regional and international challenges, and how they fit within the new organisational structure proposed for the institution.

The discussions also focused on issues of scientific governance, organisation and research performance. Several areas for improvement were addressed, notably the strengthening of research, the quality and visibility of scientific output, the development of strategic partnerships, and mechanisms for the internal evaluation of research units.

This session marked an important milestone in the new institutional momentum initiated by the Directorate-General since the start of this new cycle.

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