From June 20 to 25, 2017, a team of American performing arts professionals will carry out an operational mission in Abidjan for the participation of Caribbean and United States troops in the next edition of the MASA which will be held from 10 to 17 March 2018. In order to better understand the context of Abidjan and to assess the possibilities for cultural cooperation with the city, a meeting with the authorities of the Autonomous District of Abidjan is planned.