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Companies, products, funding, standards, partnerships and the policies that shape the geospatial sector.
A joint AFRIPI–OAPI workshop in Chad explored opportunities for protecting geographical indications, identifying spirulina and gum Arabic as priority products for recognition and sustainable economic development.
Mauritius and Bangladesh are strengthening bilateral cooperation across several sectors, including geographic information systems. The partnership seeks to encourage knowledge exchange and enhance GIS applications for national development.
Mauritius has integrated Esri GIS technology into its water management systems to improve asset mapping, real-time data collection, and service delivery. The initiative supports sustainable water management and national economic development.
The Municipal council has implemented tremendous improvements in its Geographical Information System to increase revenue collection from 60 billion TZS to 68 billion TZS annually.
Recently, Esri Eastern Africa has celebrated GIS Day across various Universities and institutions in Tanzania, showcasing the contributions of professionals working with GIS.
Intermap Technologies has been awarded contracts to provide digital terrain models that will aid the government of Colombia in managing its natural resources.
In northern Colombia, indigenous communities are mapping their boundaries and sacred sites with the help of GIS tools. This will also help indigenous communities to claim and protect their ancestral lands.
Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Esri have formed a strategic partnership to integrate advanced GIS capabilities with grid management solutions, enhancing power network planning, operations, maintenance, and renewable energy integration.
Prague's Institute of Planning and Development (IPR) has received a prestigious global award from Esri, recognizing its innovative use of GIS and data-driven approaches to urban planning, climate resilience, and sustainable city development.
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