On the sidelines of the Africa Forward Meeting 2026 in Nairobi, Professor Fidèle Tiendrebéogo, representing the WAVE Regional Centre of Excellence, took part in a side event dedicated to strengthening scientific autonomy through the joint development of high-level digital training programmes on 12 May 2026.
On the sidelines of the Africa Forward Meeting 2026 in Nairobi, Professor Fidèle Tiendrebéogo, representing the WAVE Regional Centre of Excellence, took part in a side event dedicated to strengthening scientific autonomy through the joint development of high-level digital training programmes on 12 May 2026.
Alongside Professor François Sabot of the IRD, he co-led a presentation on the International Certificate in Bioinformatics and Genomics (CIBiG) programme, an initiative based on a One Health approach aimed at sustainably strengthening capacities in bioinformatics, genomics and high-performance computing.
The discussions highlighted the importance of equitable partnerships, scientific co-development and the strengthening of regional skills to support the production and use of genomic data for research and development.
