Our Mission And Objectives
Our commitment to advancing Earth Observation and Geo-information Technology through our mission-driven objectives, aimed at fostering sustainable development and technological innovation across Africa and beyond.
The Association's
Mission is to:
- Empower members to make a positive impact on Africa and the world through Earth Observation and Geoinformation Technology.
- Drive innovation in the field of Earth Observation and Geoinformation Technology by fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among members.
- Build a strong community of like-minded professionals who are passionate about Earth Observation and Geoinformation Technology.
- Foster collaboration among members, industry partners, and other stakeholders to achieve common goals.
- Make a tangible impact on society and the environment through the application of scientific knowledge and technology.
- Lead the way in advancing the field and setting standards for excellence.
- Provide educational resources and opportunities for members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Advocate for policies and initiatives that support the use of Earth Observation and Geoinformation Technology for the greater good.
- Connect with professionals from around the world to address global challenges and opportunities.
- Create an enabling environment for Africa to benefit from and contribute to international programs in space science, technology and applications;
- Promote greater cooperation and coordination of efforts among African countries, institutions and industries in the development of space technology and its application to natural resources and environmental issues;
- Promote and organize public meetings and congresses with scientific reports in order to improve the appreciation of the advantages of technology, in particular remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) in the pursuit of an African priority program for economic recovery and sustainable development;
- Assist its members as well as national, regional and international user communities by disseminating timely scientific, technical, policy and programmatic information in all aspects of space science and technology;
- Provide a forum for addressing issues of common interest through conferences, seminars and workshops;
- Bring together experts in remote sensing, GIS and environmental sciences and promote exchanges;
- Exchange views and ideas on Earth observation and geoinformation systems technology, systems, policies and services applicable to Africa’s development;
- Improve education and training in EO systems and geospatial science and collect, evaluate and disseminate the results of remote sensing activities worldwide.
The Association's
Objectives are to:
The Association's
Objectives are to:
- Create an enabling environment for Africa to benefit from and contribute to international programs in space science, technology and applications;
- Promote greater cooperation and coordination of efforts among African countries, institutions and industries in the development of space technology and its application to natural resources and environmental issues;
- Promote and organize public meetings and congresses with scientific reports in order to improve the appreciation of the advantages of technology, in particular remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) in the pursuit of an African priority program for economic recovery and sustainable development;
- Assist its members as well as national, regional and international user communities by disseminating timely scientific, technical, policy and programmatic information in all aspects of space science and technology;
- Provide a forum for addressing issues of common interest through conferences, seminars and workshops;
- Bring together experts in remote sensing, GIS and environmental sciences and promote exchanges;
- Exchange views and ideas on Earth observation and geoinformation systems technology, systems, policies and services applicable to Africa’s development;
- Improve education and training in EO systems and geospatial science and collect, evaluate and disseminate the results of remote sensing activities worldwide.
