RA I Training Workshop (hybrid) on Regional WIGOS Centre functions and tools, for West and Central Africa
The Training Workshop for Regional Association I (Africa) (RA I) on the functions and tools of Regional WMO Integrated Global Observing System (WIGOS) Centres (RWC) for West and Central Africa was held in Abuja, Nigeria from May 28 to 30, 2024 kindly hosted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet).
The workshop aims to enhance the understanding and skills of relevant National Focal Points (NFPs) from RA I Members in West and Central Africa who are not yet involved in RWCs operations. this training will focus on the efficient use of the WIGOS tools within the context of the RWC functions, in accordance with the roles and responsibilities of RWCs and NFPs.
Additionally, from May 30 to 31, 2024, a meeting of the existing and prospective RWCs in the region was held at the same venue.
Participants to the training workshop
The primary target audience consists of WIGOS Data Quality Monitoring System (WDQMS) NFPs from western and central African countries and of staff from RWCs candidates. Other national experts involved in WIGOS-related activities, such as NFPs for WIGOS and NFPs for OSCAR/Surface are also invited to attend the workshop, in principle remotely, or in person if replacing a NFP for WDQMS.
PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
The agenda for the training workshop and for the RWC meeting is available here.
VENUE AND LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
Information note including details of the venue and local arrangements is available here.
TRAINING MATERIAL
Training Material including presentations is available here.