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SPEC-4 EO Infrastructure for Data Access and Dissemination in Africa |
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Orals
/ Wed, 13 May, 14:00–17:30
/ Room Ann Arbor (A08)
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Andiswa Mlisa, AfriGEOSS Programme Officer, GEO Secretariat
| Public information: | This session will explore how a coordinated infrastructure for satellite data dissemination and access in Africa can be achieved through leveraging existing institutions, infrastructure, initiatives and international partnerships for the benefit of the continent. In a roundtable, key speakers from African and international governments, space agencies, space institutions and regional centers will discuss the existing open access data policies and data products; current mechanism used for EO data access in Africa and challenges; partnership on data access; cooperation among space agencies and regional institutions; and overview of future plans for data access in Africa. Ample time for participants to engage with the speakers is allocated. The session report will inform the AfriGEOSS initiative in taking forward the coordinated infrastructure effort and will contribute towards the realization of the draft African Space Policy and Strategy. |