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.

January 2025 · FAO

FAO GLOBAL TECHNICAL RECOGNITION in the area of Sustainable plant production and protection.

The FAO recognize best practices and innovative approaches from around the world that advance global food security, sustainable development and agrifood systems transformation....

January 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 t...

January 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 netw...

January 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 dev...