Education

Gabon

Capacity Building

Citizens of Gabon are eligible for scholarships under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). Several officials from Gabon have also received training programs under the AIFS. Gabon was allocated 25 slots under ITEC, out of which 4 were utilized in 2012-13. 3 officials received training under AIFS in 2012-13. 7 slots under ITEC were utilized till August 2017. 5 slots under ICCR Scholarships were allotted for the year 2017-18. To date, 23 ITEC slots have been utilized by Gabon.
With respect to ICCR scholarships, in last 5 years, 13 slots have been offered to Gabon.

Grants & Concessional Finance

At the first India Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi in April 2008, India agreed to establish a vocational training centre in Gabon as part of a "Plan of Action" with the African Union.