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Programming of the International Organization of La Francophonie
A 10-year strategic framework adopted at Ouagadougou in November 2004 at the 10th Summit of La Francophonie defines the means and objectives of the International Organization of La Francophonie, equipping it to influence international affairs and overcome some of the challenges of globalization.
Member states and governments of the OIF have chosen to structure OIF activity over the next decade around four missions.
Mission A - Promoting the French language and cultural and linguistic diversity
La Francophonie is working to strengthen French as a communication tool and cultural vehicle, and, by extension, a language of international communication, education and support for intellectual, scientific and innovative cultural vitality. These efforts go hand in hand with its commitment to multilingualism.
At the national level, there is the problem of promoting the French language within the context of its co-existence with other partner or international languages in most member countries. Maintaining the relative importance of the status of French is an imperative that requires solidarity and the pooling of means and resources among countries committed to the French language within their respective societies. La Francophonie has been a pioneer in terms of the recognition of cultural diversity and dialogue of cultures. It must find ways of confronting the trend towards uniformity that accompanies globalization and fostering the preservation and development of cultural diversity.
- Strengthen usage and promote the French language;
- Preserve and highlight cultural and linguistic diversity.
Mission B - Promoting peace, democracy and human rights
La Francophonie intends to contribute significantly to promoting peace, democracy and support for the rule of law and human rights by focussing on prevention. Political stability and full rights for all, the subject of the Bamako declaration, are considered key to sustainable development.
Public affairs management that is consistent with the principles of good governance is essential to a more equitable redistribution of resources.
La Francophonie has chosen to provide its member countries with access to the expertise of its extensive intergovernmental, institutional, academic and non-governmental network with a view to building national capacities, resolving conflict and providing support for ending crises. Through its involvement, the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie contributes effectively to achieving these objectives.
- Strengthen democracy, human rights and the rule of law;
- Assist in conflict prevention and provide support for processes to end conflict, provide democratic transition and build peace.
Mission C - Supporting education, training, higher education and research
Education in the broad sense, like access to autonomy and information for all, begins with all children having access to a full primary education free of gender inequality. It involves an integrated approach of teaching and training from primary to secondary school that will lead to employment. Education policies must also give French an integral place alongside the partner languages. Last, the research potential of French-language academic streams must be promoted.
- Contribute to the international effort to enable states and governments to provide all children with access to a full primary school education by eliminating gender inequality;
- Promote teaching, training and research leading to development and employment.
Mission D - Developing cooperation to ensure sustainable development and solidarity
La Francophonie is committed to working towards sustainable development by supporting the improvement of economic governance, capacity building, cooperation and the search for common positions in major international negotiations. This mission is closely related to the ability of states to make their integration into the global economy consistent with an effective campaign, an aspect of their national sustainable development strategy. It will hinge on a decentralized area of cooperation
- Contribute through cooperation in poverty reduction efforts as part of a sustainable development strategy;
- Help integrate Francophone developing / least developed countries into the global economy.
OIF programming contains the following themes: arts and culture; cinema and media; peace, democracy and human rights; development and solidarity; economy and globalization; education and training; energy and the environment; French and partner languages; and information technology. The three following themes cut across all programming: gender equality, youth and civil society.
Cadre Strategique 2005-2014 (PDF version, 71.1 KB) * (In French only)
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