Sansa to host key office of Digital Earth Africa

Earth observation data services and products organisation Digital Earth Africa signed an agreement on Thursday with the South African National Space Agency (Sansa), which will see the latter host the former’s Programme Management Office (PMO). Digital Earth Africa exists to provide partners (governments, private sectors, scientists, civil society organisations) across Africa with analyses and products derived from Earth observation data, in order to facilitate sustainable development. “It has always been fundamental for Digital Earth Africa to become fully operational in Africa, and I am delighted to announce this vital step in Digital Earth Africa’s growth,” stressed Digital Earth Africa Establishment Team MD Adam Lewis. “An Africa-based PMO allows us to tailor our platform even more to the needs of our users. It also signals an important step towards the complete transition of Digital Earth Africa to be owned and run by African organisations and stakeholders.”

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