Independent learned society, the Academy of Sciences, Arts, Cultures of Africa and African Diasporas (ASCAD) is a special public body, attached to the Presidency of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.

It is a company of scientists, philosophers, writers, artists, creators and inventors whose works honor the African civilization and participate in the socio-economic development, as well as the influence of Côte d’Ivoire, Africa and the African Diasporas.

Areas of competence

• Exact sciences: mathematics, physical sciences.
• Natural sciences: agronomy, medicine, odonto-stomatology, pharmacy, life and earth sciences.
• Humanities: literature, philosophy, history, geography, psychology, educational science, linguistics, anthropology, sociology, languages.
• Social sciences: legal and political sciences, economic and management sciences.
• Arts and culture: painting, theater, sculpture, choreography, cinema, cultural action, heritage, reflective disciplines.

Aims

As a space for progress and knowledge sharing, the Academy’s main objectives are to:

• contribute to the development and influence of African cultures, arts and diasporas;
• appreciate and encourage initiatives;
• promote exchanges between Ivorian and international researchers;
• edit and publish works and reviews;
• contribute to the integral development of the human being;
• support the culture of peace.