(TAP) - The ninth regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Africa (UN-GGIM:Africa) will be held in Cape Town, South Africa from August 13 to 18, 2023. Organised by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in partnership with the Executive Board of UN-GGIM:Africa and the Government of the Republic of South Africa, the meeting will be held in conjunction with the 31st International Cartographic Conference (ICC 2023). Its mission is to facilitate the coordination of African geospatial development and support ECA Member States in realizing a comprehensive geospatial vision, utilizing the potential of geospatial technology to address emerging global challenges and various socio-economic sectors in Africa, the ECA said in a statement. The primary objective of the upcoming meeting is to evaluate progress made on the recommendations and actions stemming from previous Regional Committee gatherings. Additionally, it will provide a platform for knowledge-sharing and the exchange of best practices in geospatial information development across Africa. Participants will also explore the manifold advantages of employing geospatial data for sustainable development and discuss policies, measures, and strategies to ensure successful implementation of an integrated geospatial information framework in the region. The outcomes of this gathering are expected to play a pivotal role in achieving the global vision of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management, fostering substantial progress throughout the African continent, the same source said. As the meeting draws near, expectations are high for meaningful outcomes that will further advance geospatial development in Africa, unlocking its potential to tackle pressing challenges and drive sustainable progress across the continent.
Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse