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Taking action together Francophonie 2006-2009 www.francophonie.org

ENGLISH

FRENCH

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Contents Active solidarity French, sharing a common language A cultural patchwork Democracy, a vehicule for peace and progress Education for all United and open to globalization Valued audiences and partners Practical information

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«L

a Francophonie is increasingly open to the world, keen to serve humankind, conscious of what it can contribute to others and aware that it needs others to fulfil its potential.

»

Abdou Diouf Secretary General of La Francophonie

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Active solidarity With 200 million French speakers worldwide, the mission of the International Organisation of La Francophonie’s is to embody the active solidarity between its member States and governments, which account for one-third of the United Nations’ Member States. Its objective is to contribute to improving lives by helping people become the actors of their own development.

The International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF) respects cultural diversity and serves peace, democracy, education and sustainable development.

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major missions

The International Organisation of La Francophonie has 70 member states and governments

defined in the Decennial Strategic Plan of La Francophonie (2005-2014)

>T

O PROMOTE THE

FRENCH

LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY

including 14 observers

>T

spread over the 5 continents and represents

DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

870 million

people

or 13% of the world’s population.

www. francophonie.org

O PROMOTE PEACE,

>T

O SUPPORT EDUCATION,

TRAINING, HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

>T

O DEVELOP COOPERATION

AT THE SERVICE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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the principles

La Francophonie follows of the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness which it signed in 2005: RELEVANCE - its activities must contribute specific qualities and added value FAIRNESS - support is only granted through public tenders and a rigorous selection process COMPLEMENTARITY - its activities are complementary with the actions of other multilateral and bilateral cooperation organisations SUBSIDIARITY - its actions account for the national development plans of its member countries ASSESSABILITY - its activities and the results obtained must be assessable.

OIF intervenes to enhance development processes:

IOF INTERVENES IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH ITS DIRECT OPERATORS AND WITH INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL ORGANISATIONS.

About thirty agreements have been signed with the United Nations organisations, the European Union, the African Union, and with organisations for regional integration as well as with other language zones – English, Spanish, Portuguese and Arab

Providing

TRAINING

Contributing Acting as a

-speaking areas.

EXPERTISE

FORUM FOR

CONSULTATION

The following seven funds, some of which receive additional voluntary contributions from member States and governments, function on the basis of public tenders: • The fund for the circulation of artists

SUPPORTING creative and

• The fund for French-speaking press in Southern countries

innovating projects

• The fund for French-speaking audiovisual production in

PROMOTING

Southern countries AND SHARING

good practices SPREADING knowledge.

> Support for cinema productions > Support for television productions • The fund for French-speaking IT networks • The fund for French-speaking initiatives in favour of democracy, human rights and peace • The special development program • The fund for translation and interpretation

www. francophonie.org/appels

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French, sharing a common language The world’s francophone community is united around its common language. The activities of the International Organisation of La Francophonie are all underpinned by the desire to promote and reinforce the use of French as a means of communication, reflection and creation, and as a way to share experiences and achieve modernity.

French language observatory reports on the use of

> 12,000 diplomats

the French language in the

every year in 25 European

world.

capitals

Every four years, a

According to the 2006-2007

and higher public servants educated in French language

Another objective is

> 4,000 copies distributed

French-speakers worldwide,

maintaining and widening the use of French within international

including 72 million partial

organisations, with a focus

French speakers.

on European and African

> 8 training centres for

The observatory works with

institutions and the Olympic

African diplomats and

IOF, its operators, member

movement.

international public servants

states and governments.

A « Great Witness » of La

report (published by Nathan, Paris), there are 200 million

of the Manuel du français des relations européennes

Francophonie ensures that

> 1 fund for translation and

the status of the French lan-

interpreting which facilitates

guage is respected during the

the use of French during the

Olympic Games.

international meetings of

A handbook adopted by the

non-governmental organisations

Francophone community’s top institutional bodies, incites

international organisations

French-speaking writers and literary works are promoted through

where French is either an

literary prizes, book fairs and

official language or a working

support for publishing.

diplomats from IOF member states to use French within

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language.

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FRENCH HAS THE STATUS OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGE in 32 IOF member states and governments, where it is either the only official language or one of several official languages. French is one of the official languages of the UNITED

NATIONS. Alongside English it is the only working language of the General Secretariat.

IOF improves the

FRENCH IS EITHER AN OFFICIAL OR A WORKING LANGUAGE in the

teaching of French in multi-lingual contexts by gradually

supporting the production of

Union, the International Court

widening support to non-

digital content and digital

of Justice, the Olympic

French-speaking countries.

applications in French

Movement, etc.

the use of French in the digital world by

IOF helps widen

European Union, the African

(Internet sites, multimedia

> 3 regional centres for the

products) through the Fund

teaching of French: in the

for French-speaking IT net-

FRENCH ON THE INTERNET

Asia-Pacific zone (Créfap), in

works.

French is the third most

the Indian Ocean (Créfoi) and

widely used language on the

in Central and Eastern Europe

> 193 projects funded since

Internet, accounting for 5%

(Créfeco)

1998

of web pages, compared with 45% in English, 7% in

> 600 linguists and teachers

German and 4.5% in

in 7 African countries specially

Spanish. (Funredes, 2006.)

trained in bilingual teaching methods and techniques

www. inforoutes.francophonie.org

15 IOF MEMBERS OR OBSERVERS are also members of the European Union.

THE EUROPEAN UNION’S THREE INSTITUTIONAL CAPITALS Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg, are all part of the French-speaking zone.

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A cultural patchwork La Francophonie is committed to fighting the cultural and linguistic standardization that is a consequence of globalisation. This commitment is well illustrated by its mobilization in favour of the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (Unesco, 2005) as well as by its actions in favour of artistic and literary creation. Digital culture stimulates an effervescent creativity and facilitates the spread of knowledge.

Centres for reading and cultural expression, known as “Clac” (Centres de

The medias, vehicles of cultural diversity

Lectures et d’Animation

SPEAKING PRESS IN

Culturelle), have been set up

COUNTRIES

in isolated regions and poor

development of a pluralistic

suburbs so that locals can

and cultured press, and has

borrow books, watch films or

supported 97 press compa-

French language is reflected

the TV, read newspapers,

nies since 1998.

in the worldwide success of

listen to music, or meet up

a huge variety of talented

around a fun and instructive

65 local radio stations have

French-speaking writers.

activity.

been set up by the IOF in

The wealth and exuberance of the

THE FUND

FOR

FRENCHSOUTHERN

contributes to the

rural areas in 16 countries, Every year, the IOF’s “Prix des cinq continents de la

> 225 Clacs in 18 African,

broadcasting programs suited

Caribbean, Indian Ocean

to the local population.

Francophonie” awards a

and Middle Eastern countries

French writer and ensures

and 92 associate libraries

that he/she is promoted on

in 6 countries

the literary scene.

> 3 million users a year, of which 78% are under 18 years old

> 1 million books loaned every year > Cinema evenings are being organised using portable 8

digital projectors

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A wide variety of digital cultures

The emergence of cultural industries in Southern countries

THE INSTITUTE

This stimulates economic

OF

DIGITAL

FRANCOPHONIE (IFN), helps

development and is an affir-

ensure that Internet gover-

mation of the world’s cultural

nance respects geographical

diversity.

and cultural diversity and also

IOF ensures the promotion of

increases the presence of

these Southern products in

French-speakers at international

international markets:

organisations specialised in

World Music Expo (Womex),

the information society, for

the Cannes television (MIP

example the Strategy Council

TV) and film (MIF) markets,

for the UN’s Global Alliance

Ouagadougou’s African

AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION IN

for ITC and Development.

cinema and television market

SOUTHERN

The IFN fosters freedom of

MICA, etc. To facilitate African

films and documentaries,

choice regarding technologies,

distributors’ access to

short-length and feature films

develops skills and experience

international markets, IOF

for cinema and television. Over

sharing and supports the

supports professional organi-

700 films have been financed

creation of Internet content in

sations, for example, the

Art across frontiers Every year THE FUND

FOR

COUNTRIES

finances

since 1988 and 56 feature films

French. It also accompanies

African Music Export Office,

have been digitalized and

initiatives to digitalize the

the French international book-

produced on DVD.

cultural heritages of Southern

sellers’ network, etc.

countries.

IOF has also set up a

THE VISUAL ARTS

Guarantee Fund for the

Every year about fifty artists

>

and photographers take part in

(or 255 training positions)

international events. IOF is also

enable about 1,000 French-

a partner of Dak’Art and the

speaking experts to interlink,

Bamako African Photography

in sixteen countries

17 ITCLab

Culture Industries.

Meetings. THE FUND FOR THE CIRCULATION OF ARTISTS

finances the trans-

www. ifn.francophonie.org

> 10 compact disks have

been edited since 1998 for

port costs of artists from

MIDEM, the Cannes world

Southern countries thus

music market

enabling them to take part in 60 festivals and about 30 international tours every year. 9

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Democracy, a vehicle for peace and progress The IOF Delegation for Peace, Democracy and Human Rights aims to secure democracy, human rights and the Legal State, to prevent conflict, accompany crisis exit and transition to democracy and consolidate peace.

www.

The Bamako Declaration, adopted in 2000,

democratie.francophonie.org

is the International Organisation of La Francophonie’s reference text regarding the practice of democracy and rights and liberties within the French-speaking zone. It was corroborated and reinforced

4 >

in 2006 by the

Saint-Boniface Declaration

on the prevention of conflict and human safety.

areas of commitment LA FRANCOPHONIE

It promotes legal harmoniza-

CONTRIBUTES TO THE CONSOLI-

tion and the dialogue of legal

LA FRANCOPHONIE

ACCOMPANIES ELECTORAL

cultures and also gathers,

PROCESSES

BOLSTERING THE CAPACITY OF

updates and circulates national

country concerned. It is partic-

INSTITUTIONS

and case law.

ularly active in countries in

DATION OF THE

LEGAL STATE BY

(parliaments,

constitutional courts, supreme

if requested by the

crisis or crisis exit situations,

courts, the bar, national

where it trains staff, draws up

human rights commissions)

IOF organised

electoral lists, and observes

through training and IT and

the 4th Conference of

the vote.

office equipment donations.

French-speaking Justice

It fosters cooperation and

Ministers in Paris in

networking of 400 institutions

February 2008

at a regional level and also across the Francophone community: there are about 15 active networks. 10

>

http:// droit.francophonie.org

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IOF contributed to stabilizing

IN GUINEA, the Secretary

Haiti’s institutions in collabora-

General of La Francophonie

tion with the Parliamentary

created an ad hoc Committee

The International Organisation

Assembly of La Francophonie

in 2007 to identify key priority

of La Francophonie’s action is

(APF), the Academic Agency

areas where the IOF could

targeted and adapted to each

of La Francophonie (AUF) and

intervene: accompanying the

specific context:

the International Association

electoral process for the

of Francophone Mayors (AIMF).

legislative elections, supporting

IN CHAD, as a member of the

It teamed up with the

legal institutions and State

monitoring committee, the

European Union, Canada and

reform and promoting educa-

IOF helped renew dialogue

the Haitian government in a

tion and training.

between the Chadian players

four-part project to consolidate

and contributed to the imple-

the legal system.

mentation of the Agreement CENTRAL AFRICAN

of August 13th 2007. The IOF

IN

also helped finalize this

REPUBLIC, the IOF is helping

Agreement.

to bolster the capability of

THE

the legal institutions and is IN HAITI, a transition process

working with the European

and a framework for interim

Union on preparing the justice

cooperation were established.

institutions.

>

>

funding and expertise and

Human Rights and democracy

reinforces the role and the

and by financing public and

A State Report on democratic practises, rights and liberties in French-speaking countries assists the

status of political and civil

private initiatives.

General Secretary of La

society actors, notably

IOF coordinates the network

Francophonie in his diploma-

the press and media, but also

of French-speaking Human

tic and political initiatives in

the regulatory authorities and

Rights institutes.

favour of peace and helps

TO

HELP COUNTRIES

PRESERVE A STABLE POLITICAL EXISTENCE

IOF contributes

IOF actively promotes

A DEMOCRATIC CULTURE

by

informing and educating on

professional organisations.

prevent conflict and tailor assistance. Reports published since 2004 are

> IOF has conducted more

than 150 electoral missions in

The Fund for Frenchspeaking initiatives in

more than 30 countries since

favour of democracy, Human

1992

rights and peace finances civil society projects.

available on www. democratie.francophonie.org

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Education for all Education and training are still the principle conditions for economic development with a human, social and civic dimension. IOF considers these areas a top priority and actively works towards a compulsory, good quality primary education for all which acts as a doorway to employment and a way of rendering women autonomous.

IOF supports the teaching of the French language and teaching in French through on-going training of primary and secondary school French teachers and by designing teaching materials for different contexts:

> IOF

HAS

> 3F

3 FRENCH

TEACHING CENTRES:

>T

RENCH AS A FOREIGN

in the

LANGUAGE TRAINING CENTRES

HE FRANCOPHONIE INITIATIVE

in

FOR REMOTE TEACHER TRAINING

Asia-Pacific zone (Créfap,

Africa located in Togo, Benin

has been set up with AUF in

Vietnam), in the Indian Ocean

and Nigeria cater for demand

partnership with Confémen

zone (Créfoi, Madagascar)

for French and French teachers

in order to increase tea-

and in Central and Eastern

in non French-speaking

cher’s skills in 4 countries

Europe (Créfeco, Bulgaria).

African countries.

(Benin, Burundi, Haiti,

>A

N AGREEMENT FOR THE

PROMOTION OF

FRENCH

IN

>T

Madagascar).

O ENSURE THAT

FRENCH

It involves training

TEACHING IS ASSOCIATED WITH

supplemented with radio and television programs and

SOUTH EAST ASIA (Valofrase),

OTHER LANGUAGES,

was signed in 2007 between

nises the training of teachers,

didactic material.

two Francophone institutions,

linguists and educators and

the IOF and the French-speaking

supports the creation of spe-

University Agency (AUF), and

cific policies and methods.

www. ifadem.org

IOF orga-

the governments of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam with the co-

The International Federation of

operation of the French-speaking

French Teachers (FIPF) has

community of Belgium, of

80,000 members and has

Canada-Quebec and France. It

been an IOF partner since

started with training programs

1999.

for French teacher trainers. 12

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SAVOIRS” is

a pilot project conducted by IOF and AIMF in the 4 cities of Chisinau, Huê, Kinshasa and Ouagadougou. The objective is to create urban centres that offer easy and economical access to knowledge and skills, thus enhancing local development.

Training young people for employment

IOF helps its member states achieve the “Education for all” objective by 2015.

Better qualified education professionals

In order to help school leavers

IOF’s multilateral group of

education system to find work,

French-speaking education

IOF supports their training in

It supports the creation and

experts has been training teach-

professions that will lead to

application of efficient education

ers and networking teacher

employment. IOF is considering

policies, by associating

skills in 29 countries since 2002.

focusing training on the buoyant

teachers, education profession-

A cooperation agreement

cultural industries in Southern

als, trade unions, parents and

signed with the World Bank

countries.

civil society organisations

in 2006 funds remote training

and assisting them in their

projects for teachers and

> The professional and

search for international funding.

education executives.

technical training engineering

In terms of strategy and policy,

and those excluded from the

handbooks have become refeSUPPORTS LOCAL PRODUC-

IOF works with the Conference

IOF

of Education Ministers of

TION OF QUALITY SCHOOL TEXT-

also translated and published

French-speaking Countries.

BOOKS

in both English and Spanish.

www.

and cultural contexts.

confemen.org

IOF

ENCOURAGES EQUALITY

adapted to local social

Textbooks are designed, printed

rence documents and are now

>T

HE

CARREFOUR

and distributed at prices that

FRANCOPHONE pour la formation

are affordable for the families.

professionnelle et technique

IOF opted for regional textbook

sur Internet provides remote

production.

professional and technical

BETWEEN GIRLS AND BOYS

training on the Internet for

by training teachers, teacher

> 18 school textbooks have

national teams and French-

trainers and political decision-

been produced and distributed

speaking experts.

makers to raise their awareness

in Guinea, 9 in the Congo

of gender.

and 3 in Niger

www. fpt-francophonie.org

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United and open to globalization The Francophone community is united by a sense of solidarity from the richest to the poorest countries across the world. If development is to be sustainable and interconnected, economic growth has to be combined with the fair distribution of resources and considerate management of the environment. To achieve this, these countries must participate in world economic dynamics.

SUSTAINABLE

RESOURCES

MANAGEMENT

conditions of the poorest

1,000 people were organi-

populations most endangered

sed in 2007

ment. It assists developing

(IEPF), was created twenty

40 seminars, workshops and training courses for over

by the deteriorating environ-

The Institute of Energy and Environment of La Francophonie

>

IEPF helps improve the living

>

2 millions pages a month

countries with the implemen-

were consulted on Médiaterre,

tation of national policies for

the world’s French-speaking

the use of low-cost and

information system on

easily accessible renewable

sustainable development

www.

energy sources and rational energy management.

mediaterre.org

years ago in Quebec. The IOF is an

trains managers, produces

PARTICIPANT AT INTERNATIONAL

Énergie Francophonie,

and circulates information

CONFERENCES AND NEGOTIATIONS

and a bulletin, Objectif

in French on how to

concerning the environment

Terre, as well as guides,

improve national sustain-

and the application of

handbooks and specialised

able development strategies

conventions. The IEPF orga-

publications

and the management of

nises consultation among the

natural resources and

French-speaking community

energy. It runs pilot projects,

on these occasions.

ACTIVE

notably for the promotion and use of renewable energies derived from the local 14

>

It counsels governments,

environment.

www. iepf.org

A magazine, Liaison-

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Reducing poverty INVOLVING

LOCAL COMMUNITIES

> IOF organises consultation

The Special Development

meetings on debt reduction

Program which is financed

and development funding for

by voluntary contributions,

poor French-speaking countries

funds initiatives within the

that are heavily in debt.

French-speaking community

It worked with the

concerning basic needs, such

Commonwealth to produce

as access to water or

a debt management

promotion of local resources

software which is available

and products.

for these countries.

IOF also accompanies community efforts to put together local development plans and

Integrating the world economy

funds micro-projects. IOF OFFERS TRAINING AND SKILLS

IOF reinforces French-speaking

It improves the technical and

to Southern countries to assist

expertise: over 600 experts

managerial skills of craftsmen

them with international trade

trained in trade negotiations

to stimulate the development

negotiations for membership of

in 25 countries since 2004.

of an economy of proximity.

the World Trade Organisation, participation in the Doha Round

STIMULATING THE EMERGENCE

of negotiations, or economic

OF CULTURAL INDUSTRIES IN

partnerships between the

SOUTHERN COUNTRIES

Africa-Caribbean-Pacific nations

Three Guarantee Funds for

EASIER ACCESS TO INTERNATION-

and the European Union.

Cultural Industries have been

AL FUNDING:

Regarding the latter, a project

set up in 11 French-speaking

> 180 projects supported in 30 countries since 2004

>

IOF supports 36 organisa-

involving the IOF, the

countries. IOF trains culture

tions located in Southern

Commonwealth and the European

industry entrepreneurs in project

countries and in Central and

Union enabled IOF to place

presentation, and corporate

Eastern Europe which represent

19 international trade negotiation

management for the book,

private sector companies that

counsellors with 23 countries

music and image industries so

want to take part in tenders

and 3 regional organisations in

that they have better access to

for international public sector

Africa as well as train 4,300

commercial financing.

markets

people including 775 women

> 300 private and public sector managers trained in 2005

since 2007.

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Valued

audiences and partners

Towards equality between men and women

Since the French-speaking Women’s Conference in Luxembourg

With civil society

> 63

INTERNATIONAL

FRENCH-

in 2000, IOF has made equality between women and men one

SPEAKING NON-GOVERNMENTAL

of its global objectives. By taking action in favour of women’s

ORGANISATIONS ARE APPROVED

autonomy and empowerment, IOF is working to enable half of

BY

humanity to develop its cultural, creative, economic and political

INSTITUTIONS.

potential.

CONSULTED REGULARLY AND

> 200 griots made aware of the need to abandon harmful

ARE ASSOCIATED WITH SOME

traditional customs in 10 Western African countries

PROGRAMS. OF

A changing world for young people IOF offers young people a forum for exchange that benefits from use of the common French language. Young people from the ages of 18 to 30 are supported in their ventures concerning

LA FRANCOPHONIE THEY

TOP

ARE

THE CONFERENCE

FRENCH-SPEAKING INGOS

MEETS EVERY TWO YEARS.

www. ong-francophonie.net

education, professional training, employment, cultural exchanges and participation in decision-making. IOF helps them organise themselves within associations, obtain information and express themselves at international meetings. The international council of the youth organisations of La Francophonie was set up in 2005 and encourages solidarity among young people. The Frenchspeaking youth parliament, has met every two years since 2001 thanks to a partnership with the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF). Its objective is to train young people in civic issues by initiating them to parliamentary activities.

> Nearly 46,000 subscribers to the French-speaking youth site 16

www. jeunesse.francophonie.org

“French-speaking volunteering” encourages South-South mobility and enables volunteers between the ages of 21 to 35 to enhance their skills while contributing to actions in favour of development. In 2008 and 2009, over a 12-month period, volunteers contribute their skills to projects implemented by IOF, AUF, AIMF and the Francophone community’s partners.

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www. jeux.francophonie.org The 6th Games of La Francophonie

On March 20th EVERY YEAR,

FRENCH-SPEAKERS

WILL BE HELD IN

IN EVERY CONTINENT CELEBRATE THE INTERNATIONAL LA

DAY

FROM

OF

6

TH

FRANCOPHONIE.

27

TH

LEBANON

SEPTEMBER TO

OCTOBER

2009

The Games reflect the innova-

French language and provides

The Games of La Francophonie

an opportunity for French-

unveil new talents in many

of combining sport and

speakers the world over to

areas as several thousand

culture in a large international

proclaim their solidarity with

young sportsmen and

forum reviving the original

each other and their desire to

women and artists from all

Olympic traditions.

live together asserting their

the French-speaking

differences and diversity and

countries gather to participate.

AT

sharing the values of the

The Games are a celebration

GAMES

Francophone community:

combining shows and

2,600 participants took part in

peace, dialogue, respect and

competitions as well as an

seven cultural events (singing,

solidarity. March 20th was

exceptional opportunity

traditionally inspired creative

chosen as the date for this

for young people to meet

dancing, stories and story-

celebration to commemorate

and interact.

tellers, literature, painting,

the signing in 1970 in Niamey,

The Games of La Francophonie

photography, sculpture) and

Niger, of the treaty which gave

have been held every four

seven sport events (athletics,

birth to the Agence de

years since 1989. They are

women’s basket-ball, boxing,

Coopération Culturelle et

organised by IOF’s

football, judo, table tennis and

Technique, now the

International Committee for

a demonstration of traditional

International Organisation of

the Games of La Francophonie

wrestling).

La Francophonie.

with the support of the

> Over 1, 000 events

Conference of the Youth and

This day is dedicated to the

organised in 2008 in more than 100 countries

www. 20mars.francophonie.org

tive and unmatched concept

THE

5 FRANCOPHONE TH

IN

2005

IN

NIGER,

Sports Ministers of Frenchspeaking Countries.

www. confejes.org

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The IOF is governed by the Secretary General of La Francophonie and by the following political authorities: • The Summit of Heads of State and Government, • The Ministerial conference of La Francophonie (CMF), SECRETARY GENERAL

OF LA

• The Permanent Council of La Francophonie (CPF), chaired by the Secretary General of La Francophonie.

FRANCOPHONIE

Mr. Abdou Diouf ADMINISTRATOR

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Mr. Clément Duhaime

SECRETARY GENERAL’S CABINET 28, rue de Bourgogne, 75007 Paris (France) Telephone : + 33 (0)1 44 11 12 50 Fax : + 33 (0)1 44 11 12 87

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ADMINISTRATION AND COOPERATION 13, quai André-Citroën, 75015 Paris (France) Telephone : + 33 (0)1 44 37 33 00 Fax : + 33 (0)1 45 79 14 98 [email protected]

SUBSIDIARY BODIES – The Institute of Energy and Environment of La Francophonie (IEPF) based in Quebec City, Canada-Quebec www.iepf.org – The Institute of Digital Francophonie (IFN) www.ifn.francophonie.org – The International Committee of Francophone Games (CIJF) www.jeux.francophonie.org

DELEGATION AND DEPARTMENTS – The Delegation for peace, democracy and human rights – The Department of French language and cultural and linguistic diversity – The Department of education and training – The Department of sustainable development and solidarity – The Strategic planning department The Administration and finance department

BRANCH OFFICES Permanent Representations – In New York at the United Nations [email protected] – In Geneva at the United Nations [email protected] – In Brussels at the European Union [email protected] – In Addis Ababa at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa [email protected]

The Francophone institutional system also includes a consultative assembly (APF) and four direct operators of the Summit:

THE FRENCH-SPEAKING UNIVERSITY AGENCY (AGENCE UNIVERSITAIRE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE - AUF) www.universites.francophonie.org [email protected]

THE PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY OF LA FRANCOPHONIE (ASSEMBLÉE PARLEMENTAIRE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE - APF) www.apf.francophonie.org [email protected]

Regional offices – Asia-Pacific in Hanoi, Vietnam [email protected] – Central Africa and the Indian Ocean in Libreville, Gabon [email protected] – Western Africa in Lomé, Togo [email protected] Regional antennas – Central and Eastern Europe in Bucharest, Romania [email protected] – The Caribbean in Port-au-Prince, Haiti [email protected]

THE SENGHOR UNIVERSITY OF ALEXANDRIA (UNIVERSITE SENGHOR D’ALEXANDRIE) www.usenghor-francophonie.org [email protected] THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FRANCOPHONE MAYORS (ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE DES MAIRES FRANCOPHONES - AIMF) www.maires.francophonie.org [email protected]

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TV5MONDE www.tv5monde.com [email protected]

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THE WORLD OF LA FRANCOPHONIE 56 MEMBER STATES AND GOVERNMENTS 14 OBSERVERS

Lettonie Lituanie Belgique Communauté française de Belgique Luxembourg

Canada

France CanadaQuébec CanadaNouveauBrunswick

Pologne Rép. tchèque

Ukraine Slovaquie Autriche Moldavie Suisse Slovénie Hongrie Roumanie Croatie

Monaco

St-Pierreet-Miquelon (Fr.)

Andorre

Géorgie Arménie

Serbie Bulgarie Ex-Rép.yougoslave Albanie de Macédoine Grèce

Maroc

Liban

Tunisie

Chypre Égypte Haïti Dominique

Guadeloupe (Fr.) Martinique (Fr.)

Ste-Lucie Guyane (Fr.)

Cap-Vert

Mauritanie Mali

Laos Niger Tchad

Sénégal Burkina Guinée-Bissau Faso Guinée Djibouti Bénin Côte Rép. d’Ivoire centrafricaine GhanaTogo Cameroun Guinée équatoriale Rép. São Tomé et Príncipe dém. Rwanda Gabon du Congo Congo Burundi Seychelles

OCÉAN ATLANTIQUE

OCÉAN PACIFIQUE

Thaïlande Vietnam Cambodge

Comores

OCÉAN PACIFIQUE

OCÉAN INDIEN

Mayotte (Fr.)

Madagascar Maurice Mozambique Réunion (Fr.)

Wallis-et-Futuna (Fr.)

Vanuatu NouvelleCalédonie (Fr.)

Polynésie française (Fr.)

56 IOF MEMBER STATES AND GOVERNMENTS Albania • Principality of Andorra • Armenia • Kingdom of Belgium • Benin • Bulgaria • Burkina Faso • Burundi • Cambodia • Cameroon • Canada • Canada-New-Brunswick • Canada-Quebec • Cape Verde • Central African Republic • Chad • French-speaking Community of Belgium • Comoros • Congo • Democratic Republic of the Congo • Cyprus • Djibouti • Dominica • Egypt • Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia • France • Gabon • Ghana • Greece • Guinea • Guinea-Bissau • Equatorial Guinea • Haiti • Ivory Coast • Laos • Lebanon • Luxembourg • Madagascar • Mali • Morocco • Mauritius • Mauritania • Moldova • Monaco • Niger • Romania • Rwanda • Saint Lucia • São Tomé and Principe • Senegal • Seychelles • Switzerland • Togo • Tunisia • Vanuatu • Vietnam.

14 OBERVERS Austria • Croatia • Czech Republic • Georgia • Hungary • Latvia • Lithuania • Mozambique • Poland • Serbia • Slovakia • Slovenia • Thailand • Ukraine.

Brochure produced by International Organisation of La Francophonie, Communications Department - May 2009 / June 2007 (original french version) Photo credits: all rights reserved/ Agostino-reportages.com – D. Cannon – J. Guenoun – Iftic/Contrechamps Niger B.T. Mandemory – C. Olsson/Shadows – R. Moukarzel – F. Sansé – M. Tréhet – C. Vittiglio/TV5MONDE – A. Zabbal Graphic design: Septentrion

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