RCRMD

Its Mission is “To Promote the Development and Use of Geoinformation in Sustainable Development of Africa”.

The main geo-information technologies promoted by the Centre are Geographic Information System (GIS), Satellite Remote Sensing (SRS), Global Positioning system (GPS) and Information Technology (IT). The Centre is also vigorously involved in the promotion of the development of National Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) in its member States. SDI is defined as an “umbrella” of policies, standards and procedures under which organizations and technologies interact to foster more efficient use, management and production of geo-spatial data.

• To develop and constantly update harmonized and standardized land resources and urban development digital data and information infrastructure for the region, based on demand;
• To develop a regional early warning system for food security, environmental monitoring and disaster management using mainly satellite technology;
• In collaboration with member States, national institutions, to undertake projects for creation of spatial information system suitable for development planning at national, regional and community levels;
• To coordinate the harmonization of the fragmented regional and African datum using accurate geodetic GPS techniques and research into the field of data processing methodologies;
• To develop capability and capacity in the maintenance of surveying and mapping equipment and offer advisory and maintenance services to the member States;
• In collaboration with national and international institutions, to undertake research and training in the application of geo-information in land resources and urban development mapping and assessment for sustainable development.