The French National Centre for Scientific Research is among the world's leading research institutions. Its scientists explore the living world, matter, the Universe, and the functioning of human societies in order to meet the major challenges of today and tomorrow. Internationally recognised for the excellence of its scientific research, the CNRS is a reference in the world of research and development, as well as for the general public. Recherche scientifique, Biologie, Chimie, Ecologie et environnement, Ingénierie et systèmes, Mathématiques, Physique, Sciences de l'information, Homme et société, Nucléaire et particules, Terre et Univers, and Science

Sectors: Research

[Automatic translation follows] Official account of the Nantes academy. The Nantes academy supports 889,000 pupils, apprentices and students, or 24% of the total population of its area of ​​action. It welcomes and manages nearly 70,700 agents (teachers, management, education, administrative, technical, manual, service and health staff). Among the particularities of the academy: a share of vocational education higher than the national average, a relatively low rate of young people without a diploma (8%) and particularly high exam success rates, particularly for the general, technological and professional baccalaureates. The Nantes academy brings together five departments that correspond to the Pays de …

[Automatic translation follows] When talents grow, communities progress The National Center for Territorial Civil Service (CNFPT) is a French public administrative institution that intervenes in the management of the territorial civil service. It is a national institution insofar as its competence extends over the entire national territory, except Paris and certain overseas communities, but contrary to the principle of attachment, it is not attached to any particular community. The CNFPT carries out general administration, consulting, recruitment and training missions. training and Employment

[Automatic translation follows] https://www.sports.gouv.fr/ The Ministry of Sports and the Olympic and Paralympic Games prepares and implements the Government's policy on actions in favor of youth, the promotion and organization of physical and sporting activities, the development of community life and the development of popular education. It also coordinates the actions carried out in these areas when they fall under several ministerial departments. The Ministry of Sports and the Olympic and Paralympic Games is responsible for defining the main objectives of the national sports policy, establishing its legal framework, in particular through the sports code, and ensuring that the general …

[Automatic translation follows] The AMF works alongside mayors and presidents of intercommunalities to respect local freedoms. A force for proposals and representation Created in 1907, recognized as being of public utility since 1933, the AMF works alongside mayors and presidents of intercommunalities, in compliance with the values ​​and principles that have prevailed since its creation: defense of local freedoms, concrete and permanent support for elected officials in day-to-day management, loyal but demanding partnership with the State to always better preserve the interests of communities and their groups. Nearly 35,000 mayors and presidents of EPCI are now members. Strong legitimacy The …

Sectors: NGO, Think Tank

[Automatic translation follows] Created in 1946, the Assembly of French Departments (ADF) is a pluralist association that brings together the Presidents of the 102 member communities, including 95 Departments and 7 local authorities with departmental powers. The ADF fulfills five main missions: ‣represent the Departments to national and European public authorities; ‣constitute a resource center for the Departments; ‣offer a place for exchanging experiences and good practices for elected officials and departmental technicians; ‣be a place for confronting ideas and developing common positions on major national issues; ‣promote the role and action of the Departments among citizens. The ADF also …

Sectors: NGO, Think Tank

[Automatic translation follows] Acting together for responsible growth. MEDEF is the leading network of entrepreneurs in France. It defends and promotes companies of all sizes and in all sectors of activity. A privileged interlocutor for decision-makers and public authorities In complete transparency, MEDEF conducts ongoing lobbying with all decision-makers at local, regional, national and European levels, in order to assert the company's point of view and to lighten its tax and regulatory burden: reform of the professional tax, apprenticeship, business transfer, conventional termination, etc. A key partner in social dialogue Authorized by law to negotiate on behalf of all companies …

Sectors: NGO, Think Tank

[Automatic translation follows] The Rouen Normandy Metropolis, created in 2015, brings together 71 municipalities and half a million inhabitants, on a territory of 664 km2. Between the Seine and forests, the Metropolis has a strong identity that is both urban and rural. Its particularity: 45 of its 71 municipalities are "small" municipalities, i.e. populated by fewer than 4,500 inhabitants. Almost 1,800 agents exercise nearly 200 professions to serve several skills, from the production and distribution of drinking water, public transport to waste management. A driving force in the development and attractiveness of the territory, rural and business land, service and …

Sectors: French metropolis

[Automatic translation follows] 31 municipalities now make up the territory of Montpellier 3M, i.e. 457,839 inhabitants. 31 municipalities now make up the territory of Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole. Its regional capital, Montpellier, has 272,084 inhabitants. Its demographic growth is the highest in France and 50% of its population is under 34 years old. Each month, it welcomes more than 300 new arrivals. The dynamic is just as valid for Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole: 427,541 inhabitants live there and it is by pooling a certain number of its facilities, in fields of competence as diverse as culture, economy, environment or transport, which the …

Sectors: Environment French metropolis

[Automatic translation follows] News from our 18 Regions and Territorial Authorities, Metropolitan France and Overseas Regions of France has brought together the Regions and Regional Authorities of Metropolitan France and Overseas since 1998. A network of influence made up of very high-level experts, Regions of France builds, nourishes, carries, disseminates and enriches the regional political project. Transpartisan, this project is that of a truly decentralized France at the service of our fellow citizens. It covers all regional policies in their 3 dimensions: development of human capital, economic and ecological dynamics, cohesion of local territories. Regions of France acts at the …

Sectors: NGO, Think Tank

[Automatic translation follows] U2P is the leading French employers' organization in terms of number of members. U2P is the leading French employers' organization representing independent workers. It represents and defends businesses in the craft, local trade and liberal professions. Craftsmen, traders or liberal professionals, they are all business leaders and defend the same values: independence, entrepreneurial spirit, excellence, transmission of know-how, innovation. They have a common home: U2P. U2P brings together five member organizations and thus brings together 120 national professional organizations. WHAT IS THE LOCAL ECONOMY? - 400 professions in craft, local trade and liberal professions - 3.7 million …

[Automatic translation follows] The preferred network of entrepreneurs The CGPME, General Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, is an interprofessional, private and independent employers' organization, whose representativeness is officially recognized. It ensures the representation and defense of all small and medium-sized enterprises, all sectors combined (industry, commerce, services, crafts), at the national level, both with public authorities and social partners, as well as at the international level. It brings together both professional federations and interprofessional territorial structures.

[Automatic translation follows] The cross-party association of major cities, urban areas and metropolises. France urbaine is the leading association of metropolises, urban communities, urban communities and major cities. France urbaine is a cross-party association of communities that embodies urban diversity and promotes the alliance of territories. Led by elected officials of all political persuasions, the association is made up of 110 members. It brings together the major cities of France, metropolises, urban communities and urban communities, and represents 2,000 municipalities of all sizes in which nearly 30 million French people reside. France urbaine provides a political and technical vision for …

Sectors: Environment

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Sectors: Retail and Distribution

[Automatic translation follows] Opened in 2010, the Pays de la Loire Regional Health Agency (ARS) implements the regional health policy in coordination with partners. It is competent in the field of health in its entirety, from prevention to care, to medico-social support. Its organization is based on a health project developed in consultation with all professionals and users, with a concern for efficiency and transparency. To find out more about the Pays de la Loire ARS, visit its website https://www.pays-de-la-loire.ars.sante.fr/ The Agency is also present on Twitter (@ars_pdl), Facebook (@ARSPaysdelaLoire) and YouTube.