The WAVE Regional Center of Excellence is governed by a robust leadership structure that ensures transparency, scientific excellence, and strategic alignment with our mission to secure food production in Central and West Africa. Our leaders are dedicated to fostering collaboration among member countries and international partners.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Celebrating our achievements and the global acknowledgment of our efforts in plant health and epidemiology.

2023 FAO Recognition

Excellence in Agricultural Innovation

Awarded for pioneering research in agricultural innovation across West Africa, recognizing our breakthrough work in plant disease surveillance and early warning systems that have transformed food security for millions of farmers.

2022 World Bank

Global Health Security Partner

Recognized as a strategic partner in global health security, highlighting our crucial role in combating transboundary pathogens and strengthening regional disease surveillance networks across Central and West Africa.

2021 CORAF Awards

Outstanding Regional Collaboration

Honored for strengthening partnerships between ten member countries, fostering unprecedented regional cooperation in agricultural research and capacity building for sustainable development.

2020 Scientific Merit

Scientific Excellence in Plant Health

Awarded a prestigious diploma for groundbreaking research on viral diseases affecting roots and tubers, contributing significantly to the development of resistant crop varieties and improved agricultural productivity.