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RCMRD and University of Khartoum Consultancy Corporation Sign MoU to Advance Geospatial Science, Research, and Capacity Development in Africa
The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) and the University
of Khartoum Consultancy Corporation (UKCC), Sudan, have signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in geospatial science, research,
capacity development, and data sharing to support sustainable development and informed
decision-making across Africa.
The agreement marks a significant step toward fostering regional cooperation and leveraging the
complementary expertise of the two institutions in addressing development challenges through
geospatial technologies and knowledge exchange.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during a visit by Dr. Nadir Mohamed Hassanein Yousif, Director General of the University of Khartoum Consultancy Corporation. The partnership establishes a framework for cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) applications, agriculture, food security, natural resource assessment, research, and capacity building.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during a visit by Dr. Nadir Mohamed Hassanein Yousif, Director General of the University of Khartoum Consultancy Corporation. The partnership establishes a framework for cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) applications, agriculture, food security, natural resource assessment, research, and capacity building.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during a visit by Dr. Nadir Mohamed Hassanein
Yousif, Director General of the University of Khartoum Consultancy Corporation. The
partnership establishes a framework for cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
(UAV) applications, agriculture, food security, natural resource assessment, research, and
capacity building.
RCMRD, established in 1975 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the African Union (AU), is an intergovernmental organization serving Member States in Eastern and Southern Africa. The Centre provides geospatial information, Earth Observation services, capacity development, and advisory support to governments and development partners, enabling evidence-based planning and sustainable resource management.
Key areas of cooperation under the MoU include collaborative research and development
initiatives, staff exchange programmes, data collection and sharing, and capacity building in GIS,
Remote Sensing, UAV technologies, and resource mapping. The agreement also provides
opportunities for joint grant and project proposal development, as well as the implementation of
collaborative programmes, workshops, outreach activities, and technical engagements.
The partnership is expected to create new opportunities for innovation, knowledge exchange, and
institutional collaboration, while strengthening regional capacity in geospatial technologies and
their application in addressing critical development priorities. Through joint initiatives, RCMRD
and UKCC will contribute to improved natural resource management, agricultural development,
food security, environmental sustainability, and evidence-based policymaking.
Speaking on the significance of the collaboration, both institutions reaffirmed their commitment
to advancing scientific research, technological innovation, and regional cooperation. The MoU
provides a strategic framework through which RCMRD and UKCC will work together to
develop solutions that respond to emerging development challenges and support sustainable
growth across Africa.
As geospatial technologies continue to play an increasingly important role in development planning and decision-making, the partnership between RCMRD and UKCC represents a shared vision for harnessing innovation, expertise, and collaboration to drive positive impact across the continent.
As geospatial technologies continue to play an increasingly important role in development planning and decision-making, the partnership between RCMRD and UKCC represents a shared vision for harnessing innovation, expertise, and collaboration to drive positive impact across the continent.
