Honoring Legacy. Connecting Experience. Inspiring the Future.
Honorary Members & Alumni Network
Behind WAITRO’s global innovation community stands a legacy of visionary leaders, dedicated experts, and committed contributors who have shaped the organization across generations. Our Honorary Members and Alumni Network recognize those whose leadership, expertise, and service have strengthened WAITRO’s mission and helped build a lasting foundation for international collaboration. More than a reflection of the past, this network represents a living knowledge community. Former presidents, board members, regional representatives, and partners continue to contribute experience, mentorship, and institutional memory — supporting new ideas, guiding future initiatives, and reinforcing WAITRO’s shared values of collaboration, inclusiveness, and sustainable innovation. Together, they embody WAITRO’s heritage while remaining an active part of its evolving global innovation family.
Honorary Members
Honorary Membership is one of WAITRO’s highest distinctions, awarded to individuals whose outstanding dedication, leadership, and vision have significantly shaped the organization and its global mission. Through years of service and contribution, these individuals have helped strengthen international cooperation in science, technology, and innovation, leaving a lasting impact on WAITRO’s development and identity. Beyond formal recognition, Honorary Members embody the values and collaborative spirit that define the organization. Their experience, expertise, and continued connection to the network serve as a source of inspiration for current and future generations of WAITRO members, reflecting the enduring importance of leadership grounded in shared purpose and global partnership.

Moses Mengu
Senior Expert 1984-1986, Deputy Secretary General 1987-2002, RR Africa 2004-2007, RFP Europe 2011-2017

Hollis Charles
Founding Member of WAITRO
Alumni Network
While Honorary Membership recognizes individuals whose exceptional leadership and long-standing contributions have shaped WAITRO’s development, the Alumni Network reflects the broader community of professionals who have actively contributed to WAITRO’s programmes, governance, and collaborative initiatives over the years. Together, they represent the continuity of knowledge and engagement within the organization. Former leaders, experts, and participants remain connected through shared experiences and a common commitment to advancing innovation cooperation worldwide — demonstrating that involvement in WAITRO extends beyond individual roles or mandates.
A Network Beyond Time
WAITRO’s strength lies not only in its current members but also in the people who have contributed to its journey and continue to inspire its future. By honoring past leadership and maintaining lasting connections through its alumni community, WAITRO preserves institutional knowledge while fostering new opportunities for collaboration and mentorship.As the organization evolves, these enduring relationships reinforce a shared vision: advancing science, technology, and innovation through global partnership and collective expertise — across generations and across borders.
We invite former members, collaborators, and partners to remain part of this shared journey and stay connected with the WAITRO community.


















