Prof. Jean-François Silas Kobiané, a distinguished professor in demography, has been appointed as the Principal Regional Advisor for Africa at the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), located in Dakar, Senegal. This appointment recognizes his academic and scientific achievements, as well as his expertise in demography and social dynamics in Africa. Kobiané's new role involves contributing to the UIS's reflections and actions on data and statistics for the African continent.
As a professor, Kobiané has established a reputation in the academic and scientific communities for his work on demographic and social dynamics in Africa. His research and publications have significantly contributed to the understanding of population trends and their implications for development in Africa. The UIS, as the UNESCO agency responsible for collecting, compiling, and disseminating internationally comparable data in education, science, culture, and communication, will benefit from Kobiané's expertise.
The UIS plays a critical role in supporting countries in monitoring progress and developing public policies by providing high-quality data. Kobiané's appointment is expected to enhance the UIS's capacity to support African countries in strengthening their statistical systems and producing reliable data for informed decision-making. His expertise will contribute to improving data collection, analysis, and dissemination in Africa.
Kobiané's new position is a testament to his commitment to promoting evidence-based decision-making in Africa. As Principal Regional Advisor for Africa, he will work closely with countries, regional organizations, and other stakeholders to promote the use of data and statistics in policy development and implementation. His appointment reflects the UIS's efforts to strengthen its presence and engagement in Africa.
The appointment of Prof. Kobiané has been welcomed by various stakeholders, including the Académie nationale des sciences, arts et lettres du Burkina Faso, which acknowledged his achievements and expressed confidence in his ability to contribute to the UIS's mission. Kobiané's new role is expected to have a positive impact on the development of statistics and data systems in Africa.
The UNESCO Institute for Statistics is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, but has a regional office in Dakar, Senegal, which serves as a hub for its activities in Africa. The UIS works closely with countries and regional organizations to strengthen statistical systems and promote the use of data for development. Kobiané's appointment is part of the UIS's efforts to enhance its presence and engagement in Africa.
Prof. Jean-François Silas Kobiané's appointment as Principal Regional Advisor for Africa at the UNESCO Institute for Statistics marks a significant milestone in his career and presents new opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the UIS and African countries. His expertise and experience are expected to contribute to improving data systems and promoting evidence-based decision-making in Africa.
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- Prof. Jean-François Silas Kobiané has been appointed as the Principal Regional Advisor for Africa at UNESCO's Institute for Statistics.
