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The Institut National Polytechnique Felix Houphouet-Boigny (INP-HB) was created by decree 96-678 of 04/09/96, the restructuring of the National School of Agronomy (ENSA), the National School Public Works (ENSTP), the Bouaké Agricultural Institute (IAB) and the National Higher Institute of Technical Education (INSET). Four institutions that is commonly known under the term of Grandes Ecoles Yamoussoukro. The creation of the INP-HB serves several purposes: * Reducing the cost structure and a more appropriate allocation of available resources * The harmonization of training policies * Improving the quality of teaching and the harmonization of training and employment. Missions 96-678 defined by the decree of 04/09/96, the missions of the INP-HB are: * Initial and ongoing training: diploma courses and skills training (recycling, development) senior technicians, engineers, technical and design engineers in the fields of industry, commerce, administration, engineering Civil, Mining

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