Hon. Betty Amongi Ongom, Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Republic of Uganda visited RCMRD on 19th, August, 2016. The Director General of RCMRD briefed her of RCMRD activities in support of national institutions in member States in relation to Geo-information and different services being provided to member

States. The Minister also toured different units of the Centre, met staff and witnessed the activities in person. Hon. Ongom praised RCMRD as important for member States and specifically requested support for surveys and mapping department of Uganda as the country has started modernizing surveys and mapping activities. The Minister was accompanied by Mr. Oput John Richard, Mr. Gilbert Kermundu, and Mrs. Annet Kiraza.