Geosciences Thursdays: The University Aims to Make Extractive Resources a Development Lever

Author: Elvis GOUZAPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

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Geosciences Thursdays: The University Aims to Make Extractive Resources a Development Lever

The UFR Earth Sciences and Mining Resources of Félix Houphouët-Boigny University held the 6th edition of 'Geosciences Thursdays' on September 17, 2026. This event aims to transform extractive resources into a development lever for education and research in Côte d'Ivoire. Professor Yacouba Coulibaly emphasized the importance of diversifying economic development drivers, focusing on the mining and energy sector.

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