Information Resource Center

IRC SERVICES

President Gbagbo and Ambassador Hooks in the American Corner Yamoussoukro

American Corners 

The American Corners program was initiated in October, 2000 by James Collins, the United States Ambassador in Russia.

American Corner are partnerships between the American Embassy and a local host institution. They are designed to promote mutual understanding between Americans and Ivoirians. The Corners are equiped with the latest electronic resources and information services. They all have internet connectivity and serve as a virtual portal to the United States and the rest of the world.

Internet Training

The IRC offers internet training each Thursday afternoon.  These courses show how the internet can be efficiently and effectively utilized to serve your specific needs. Our IRC Assistant can show you online resources that are related to your subject interests. Advance appointments are required and can be arranged by calling +225 22 49 42 49.

Conferences and round table discussions

The IRC regularly organizes round table discussions on issues of global and local importance such as democracy, human rights, the environment, conflict resolution, and HIV/AIDS.

IRC Director Marie Laure Angoran speaks to participants in the immersion program (Photo: Yacouba Soro/US Embassy)

Information technology

Information Technology sessions are presentations that are tailored to an organization and show how these leaders in business, civil society, and government can best utilize the IRC and information to successfully achieve their goals.

 

 

 

English teachers of the Ivoirian Teacher training school in the IRC (Photo Honoré Koffi/US Embassy)

Immersion

The Immersion Program is an introduction to the IRC and its activities and resources for new patrons and target audiences. This program is designed for a group of around 30 individuals and can be scheduled by contacting the IRC at +225 22 49 42 49. The program includes a guided tour of the IRC and presents participants with a comprehensive introduction to the IRC and the online resources that are available to them through a PowerPoint presentation.

IRC Workshops

The Information Resource Center organizes on a regular basis workshops and training covered by IIP goals to Ivoirian profesional audience and more importantly to other colleagues of the West African region.

Cross Cultural Research