On Monday, 13 March 2017, the UNESCO premises hosted the official launch of the 2017 edition of the Émoi du Jazz festival, which has been held in Côte d'Ivoire since 2009.
The Permanent Delegation of Côte d'Ivoire to UNESCO, represented by the Minister-Counselor, Mr Serges GBA, supported the launch of the event, through effective participation. In his speech, Mr Serges GBA welcomed the initiative of Marie-Stella and Maurane GADEAU, who initiated this idea, and who gave thanks to the festival, a vibrant and deserved tribute, to their deceased father, Dez Gad.