The CIREM The CIREM is a not-for-profit association. It supports the CEPII's development and its insertion in the European and international research networks.   Taking an active part in the CEPII's work, the CIREM has 23 members, among which companies, trade associations, trade unions and public administrations. The CIREM is chaired by Francis Ailhaud, Chair of Groupama Asset Management. Its board brings together mainly representatives from the private sector. Its members The CIREM grants its corporate members, French and international companies or institutions request for the CEPII's studies. The CIREM helps the CEPII to take a larger part in European and international research networks. The CIREM manages its activities under the control of its members. Its role The CIREM organizes workshops, gathering French and foreign academics, in the framework of research Agreements studies, in particular with the European Commission. It organises a conference, once a year, with the participation of academics, senior executives from French and international institutions, economists from companies and political representatives. This conference points up the evolution of academic research on one specific theme interesting economists from private and public sectors. Its activities