POSTES REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE on 14 April 1986 issued a First Day Cover stamp marking the 50th anniversary (1936-1986) of Centre des Hautes Études sur l'Afrique et l'Asie Modernes, or the Center for Advanced Studies on Modern Africa and Asia (CHEAM). This red, green and black stamp with a face value of 3 F 20 c was intended primarily for simple letters to foreign countries. A total of 5,744,816 stamps were printed using gravure. They were available for purchase until 31 July 1986. Rene Dessirier designed the stamp.
The Center for Advanced Studies on Modern Africa and Asia, created in 1936 by the Popular Front and abolished in 2000, was known until 1973 as the Center for Advanced Studies in Muslim Administration.
As its initial name suggests, it was initially an intelligence, resource and training service for French colonial officials (including the military).
Since its creation, CHEAM evolved several times (in 1958, 1973 and 1996). After decolonisation, it notably organised training for French diplomats and businessmen .
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