The IMPM has set up, with the support of development partners including the IRD, the joint research laboratory on HIV/ADS, CREMER/IMPM/IRD. This laboratory, which serves Cameroon and the countries of the Central Africa sub-region, has a technical platform with a sub-regional vocation for fundamental research and operational research.
Our research areas are multiple and varied following each research institute.
Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plant Studies (IMPM)
Medical Research;
Medicinal Research
Research in food and nutrition;
Research on emerging diseases, re-emergences and nuclear medicine (CREMER).
National Education Center (CNE)
Economic and Environmental Studies;
Studies of Arts, Religions and Civilizations;
Political and Legal Studies;
Studies in Education, Language and Humanity;
Social Studies.
National Institute of Cartography (INC)
Development of government environmental policy;
Study and mapping of natural risks, in liaison with the National Council for Civil Protection;
Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD)
Research on Marine Ecosystems (CERECOMA)
Specialized Oil Palm Research Center (CEREPAH)
African Banana and Plantain Research Center (CARBAP)
Forest and Environment Research Center (CEREFEN)
Agricultural Research
Improvement of breeding techniques
Institute of Geological and Mining Research (IRGM)
Geology and Mineral Resources
Hydrology and hydrogeology
Energy
Environment and natural risks
Image processing
Mission to Promote Local Materials (MIPROMALO)
Design and manufacturing of production equipment
Materials R&D
Laboratory analysis
Technical assistance for construction projects
Professional formation center
Pilot and industrial manufacturing of local materials (compressed earth blocks, baked bricks, tiles, cut stones, wood drying)
Mechanical Manufacturing Unit for the production of production equipment
Engineering office for carrying out architectural and topographical studies, plans and quotes
Quality control of finished products
Prospecting and estimation of deposits for the production of construction materials.
National Technology Development Committee (CNDT)
Collection, processing and dissemination of documentation and information both on the development and on the processes for using technologies;
Study of methods of acquiring and adapting technologies;
Inventory and promotion of local technologies;
Choice of foreign technologies likely to contribute effectively to the socio-economic development of Cameroon;
Organization of seminars and conferences relating to the development of technologies.
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Mr. Nya Ngatchou Jean, Director of Research, retired, honored.
Chaired by Dr Madeleine Tchuinté, Minister of Scientific Research and Innovation, the ceremony took place on Wednesday March 15, 2023 at the esplanade of the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation. This edition was organized against the backdrop of the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the event established by Dr Madeleine Tchuinté, Minister of Scientific Research and Innovation. The very first edition was organized in 2013. The usual arrangements were effective in this 10th edition. This is the inaugural lesson delivered masterfully by Professor Eddy Ngonkeu, Lecturer and Technical Advisor number 2 at MINRESI. The theme focused on: “Scientific Research and Innovation: important lever of ‘made in Cameroon’ and the import substitution policy.
The innovation this year was the celebration of the 10th anniversary.
Mr. Nya Ngatchou Jean Research Director was honored by his peers. He is a seasoned researcher, dedicated research administrator and one of the main pioneers in the construction of the National Agricultural Research System in Cameroon, who has worked for almost four decades in the service of the development of scientific research in Cameroon. To his credit numerous publications and numerous researchers trained by him. He is a Knight of the Cameroonian Order of Merit and Commander of the Ivorian Order of National Education Merit.
