KSA partners EUD, TAF to host Earth Observation (EO) training workshop
Date: 2024-09-04
Kenya Space
Agency (KSA) in collaboration with the European Delegation in Kenya (EUD) and
the European Commission's Technical Assistance Facility Team (TAF) has hosted
a training workshop at Pride Inn Azure, Nairobi. The event aimed to assess
Earth Observation (EO) needs and gaps in Kenya, paving the way for enhanced
private sector involvement.
The workshop
brought together representatives from the EUD, led by Stephan Fox, and the KSA,
led by Charles Mwangi, alongside stakeholders from government and private
organizations in Kenya. Moderated by Peter Zeil and David Kirugara of
Novaspace, the discussions centered on both the demand and supply of EO
capabilities, identifying challenges and gaps in the sector.
The objective
of the workshop was to understand the barriers to private sector involvement in
EO, fostering engagement and uptake to drive technological advancement and
economic growth.
By assessing EO
needs and gaps at the institutional level, the workshop aimed to provide
recommendations for enhancing private sector uptake of EO in Kenya.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
