The Institut français is the key implementing agency for the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture in carrying out France’s foreign cultural policy.

Its missions include supporting and coordinating the French network for cooperation and cultural action abroad; supporting French artists and the French cultural and creative industries in their international development; strengthening dialogue between cultures and societies; and, finally, promoting the French language and multilingualism. 

Its methods of action include:

• Expertise, consulting, training, and the provision of resources
• Mobility programs, residencies, and the development of French and international professional networks
• The organization of major cultural events and debates
• The co-financing of projects