The CSRS is strengthening its cooperation with Germany

On Thursday 6 August 2026, the Centre for Social Research and Studies (Centre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques en Côte d’Ivoire, CSRS) was received by His Excellency Mr Matthias Veltin, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Côte d’Ivoire.

Led by Professor Jérémie T. Zoueu, Director-General, and accompanied by Professor Inza Koné, former Director-General, the CSRS delegation discussed with the Ambassador the prospects for strengthening scientific cooperation between the CSRS and Germany.

After commending the collaborations already established with GIZ, particularly in the fields of sustainable development, biodiversity and the energy transition, discussions focused on several new initiatives, including the creation of an Agri-FabLab in Bringakro, strengthening a community-based management model for protected areas, empowering women in the vicinity of the Dohouan station, and strengthening partnerships between the CSRS and German research institutions.

As the scientific arm of Swiss cooperation in West Africa, the CSRS puts its expertise, infrastructure and international accreditations at the service of research, innovation and sustainable development at a regional level.

The CSRS would like to thank His Excellency Mr Matthias Veltin for his warm welcome and the fruitful discussions, which open up new prospects for cooperation between German institutions and the Centre.

AK/CelCom