The Director-General of the CSRS on a working visit to Nestlé Côte d’Ivoire

On 23 July 2026, Professor Jérémie T. ZOUEU, Director-General of the Centre for Research and Studies on Social and Economic Development (Centre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques en Côte d’Ivoire, CSRS), led a delegation from the institution to Nestlé Côte d’Ivoire.

This meeting formed part of a series of institutional visits to the CSRS’s strategic partners following the new Director-General’s appointment. Its objectives were to review ongoing collaborations and explore new avenues for cooperation between the two institutions.

The CSRS delegation was warmly welcomed by the Nestlé Côte d’Ivoire team, led by Dr Jeroen MULLER, Director of the Research and Development Centre.

The working session featured, in particular:

• institutional presentations by Nestlé and the CSRS, delivered by the heads of both organisations;

• discussions on existing areas of collaboration and opportunities to strengthen the partnership;

• a tasting of Nestlé products;

• a tour of the incubation facilities and pre-industrial units that could support future joint projects.

This meeting enabled both parties to reaffirm their commitment to consolidating their partnership and developing new initiatives at the intersection of research, innovation and development.

Alongside Dr Jeroen MULLER, the Nestlé delegation included Ms Edem ATCHOU, Administrative and Financial Director; Ms Estelle COULIBALY, Head of the Product Development Department; Mr Yves SOPPELSA, Head of the Innovation Department; Ms Honorine KOFFI, Internal and External Relations Specialist; and Mr Sophic SILVER, Food Safety Manager.

The CSRS would like to thank the management of Nestlé Côte d’Ivoire for their warm welcome, the fruitful discussions and their commitment to strengthened scientific and institutional collaboration.

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