The Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB) is a public institute of higher education, research and production in Yamoussoukro in Côte d'Ivoire.

It is named after Félix Houphouët-Boigny, the country's first president.

Components

The institute consists of these (schools for higher learning / advanced training):

(ESA, ‘School for Advanced Training in Agronomy’). (ESI, ‘Industry’): for computer science, mechanics and chemistry. (ESCAE, ‘Business Studies and Management’): also for marketing and insurance. (ESM, ‘Mining and Geology’): also for petroleum extraction/processing, and water treatment. (ESTP, ‘Public Works’): for civil engineering.

In addition, there are the: (EFCPC, ‘Continuing Education and Management Development School’), and (EDP), a doctoral school

These are among the country's . In addition, there are . There are also discipline-based departments that are connected to the schools.

History

Founding

The institute is the result of the merger of the city's four ():

(ENSTP, ‘National School for Advanced Training in Public Works’) (1962, 1979–1996). (ENSA, ‘National School for Advanced Training in Agronomy’) (1965, 1989–1996). (IAB, ‘Bouaké Institute of Agriculture’) (1977–1996). Despite the name, it had already moved from Bouaké to Yamoussoukro. (INSET, ‘National Advanced Technical Training Institute’) (1975, 1983–1996).

The successors of the agronomy and civil engineering schools have dropped the word "national" from their official names.

Subsequent developments

Since 2011, the Ivorian state has taken matters in hand by appointing a new INP-HB director-general, Koffi N'Guessan, to restore its credentials. This team has been taking steps to revitalize the institute. , signed by France and some African states, allows INP-HB to obtain some support from France.

Campuses

There are three founding campuses: South Campus (): originally the , now the civil engineering and mining schools. Dorms are on this campus. North Campus (): originally the and , now the agronomy, continuing education, and doctoral schools. Central Campus (): originally the , now the industry and business schools.

There is also a small satellite facility in Abidjan (), which has the (accounting training) and the (promotion; corporate relations).

See also Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny: with the same namesake

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