Obed Bigirimana

Biography

Obed Bigirimana, Rwanda's National Coordinator for Article26, a CSR initiative focused on advancing skills development in project, product, and IT service management, vital for Africa's digital evolution. Article26, originating from Maxpert, a renowned German educational institution, derives its name from Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, emphasizing education accessibility. Committed to UN's Agenda 2030, Article26 targets SDG4, SDG8, and SDG17.

Under Obed's leadership, Article26 offers self-paced e-learning programs, supporting Rwandan universities and government bodies with training in Prince2, Scrum, and ITIL4 methodologies. With 300+ trainees in the Article26 program, Article26 empowers individuals with internationally recognized certifications in project management. Further, Article26 develops e-learning modules encompassing Soft Skills, Design Thinking, and Project Management Basics, integrating Scrum, Prince2, and PMP methodologies.

With a decade of blended and online learning experience, Obed has significantly contributed to Rwanda's educational landscape, through higher learning institutions like Kepler, University of Global Health Equity, and African Leadership University. Cutting-edge tools for remote learning, Obed fostered collaboration among students and faculty.

At upcoming e-learning conferences, Obed will present how Article26 is driving Africa's digital transformation through its mentored e-learning programs, bridging the skills gap and empowering individuals for the future.