Leveraging Geospatial Technologies to Address Development Challenges

21 October 2021 | 1300-1430 hrs

The role and financing of infrastructure to enhance economic growth has been a major focus of development sector globally. With rapid urbanization, many economies face the challenge of constructing, expanding and maintaining infrastructure.

Considering the climate change impact and to ensure environmental sustainability, development banks and government from developing countries need to rely on innovation and adoption of technology that can help them deliver more sustainable and resilient infrastructure through more economical, social, and environmentally responsible practices.

Panel will discuss:

  • Value of geospatial technology in institutional business
  • Issues in geospatial data collection in development projects
  • How to take geospatial data and technology exchange between government and non-government agencies to the next level
  • Incorporating geospatial components into tender documentation and contracting
  • Driving maximum return on geospatial investment
Hosted by
ModeratorAlbert Momo, Vice President & Executive Director - Emerging Markets and Funded Projects, Trimble, Moderator

Albert Momo

Trimble
Albert

Momo

Vice President & Executive Director - Emerging Markets and Funded Projects
Trimble
Liz Moreno, Head, National Land Registry Service, Ministry of Finance, Paraguay

Liz Moreno

Ministry of Finance
Liz

Moreno

Head, National Land Registry Service
Ministry of Finance
Paraguay
Sergio Niquisse, GIS Specialist, Spatial Development Program, Ministry of Transport and Communication, Mozambique

Sergio Niquisse

Ministry of Transport and Communication
Sergio

Niquisse

GIS Specialist, Spatial Development Program
Ministry of Transport and Communication
Mozambique
R. Ramakrishnan, Managing Director, Geokno, India

R. Ramakrishnan

Geokno
R.

Ramakrishnan

Managing Director
Geokno
India