The CIFAD (International Center for Distance Learning, or in french: Centre International de Formation à Distance) is a private institution in

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whose

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are in the district of

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, the economic capital of

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History and mission

Created in 2010 by the Network of Universities of Science and Technology of the Countries of Africa south of the Sahara (french: Réseau des Universités des Sciences et Technologies des pays d'Afrique au sud du Sahara (RUSTA)), the CIFAD is an establishment of distance

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whose role is to disseminate

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training programs and education resources in

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, etc. The CIFAD prepares graduates some of which are recognized by the African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education (french: Conseil Africain et Malgache pour l'Enseignement Supérieur (CAMES)).

International cooperation

The CIFAD is the result of an academic "North-South" cooperation that has developed partnerships with international entities, including *

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External links

Official website

References

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