Ecole Supérieure Multinationale des Télécommunications
| Type | Intergovernmental Organisation |
|---|---|
| Established | 1981 |
| President | Director General |
| N/A | |
| Address | Dakar, Senegal, Dakar, Senegal |
| Website | www.esmt.sn |
ESMT (Ecole Supérieure Multinationale des Télécommunications) is an international institution of higher learning based in Senegal. It offers professional certifications and graduate programs in telecommunication.
History
The organisation was created in 1981 by seven West African states, (Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Togo) on the basis of an initial UNDP programme and funding. In 1986, the school obtained a diplomatic status in Senegal with the headquarters agreement. In 1998, Guinea (Conakry) joined the other seven countries as founding state.
Activities
The organisation is involved in initial training, continuous training and research.
External links
It is a notable institution for being an intergovernmental organisation with several Member States throughout Africa, and for having diplomatic status in Senegal.