Ethiopian Informer
ADDIS ABABA (EI): African experts and policymakers are set to convene in Ghana to foster a shared understanding of the transformative potential of geospatial information in building continental resilience.
Hosted by the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the Executive Board of UN-GGIM Africa, the 11th Session of the Regional Committee of the UN Global Geospatial Information Management for Africa (UN-GGIM: Africa) is scheduled to be held in Accra, Ghana from November 17 to 21, 2025.
The session, held under the theme “Harnessing Geospatial Intelligence for Africa’s Sustainable and Resilient Future,” will run concurrently with the AfricaGIS 2025 conference, the UNECA disclosed in a statement.
The high-level meeting aims to review previous actions and foster a shared understanding of the transformative potential of geospatial information. It occurs at a critical juncture where reimagining engagement with geospatial data is considered imperative for ensuring a sustainable future for the continent.
According to the UNECA, the upcoming gathering envisaged consolidating Africa’s growing role in the global geospatial landscape.
Over the past decade, the continent has increasingly established itself as a key global contributor to geospatial information management, and this session represents an opportunity to build upon this momentum.
Noting that a significant focus will be on examining operational structures, gaining consensus on future directions, and exploring sustainable funding mechanisms essential for long-term progress, it said the theme encourages embracing innovation, frontier technologies, and integrated frameworks capable of reshaping Africa’s geospatial landscape.
The 11th session is expected to conclude with a set of forward-looking recommendations, steering the continent towards becoming geospatially empowered, ultimately enhancing the application of geospatial data for sustainable development and informed decision-making for resilient, prosperous societies.
The event will convene a diverse group of experts, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from across Africa and beyond. Participants are expected to engage in robust discussions on national and regional geospatial policies, emerging technologies, and the ethical use of data.
