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Charting the Course for GGOS Africa: Integrating Pan-African Geodetic Efforts for Global Impact.

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This talk, delivered at the UN-GGCE Geodesy Capacity Development Workshop for Africa (May 2025, Nairobi), outlines the vision, progress, and strategic imperatives behind the establishment of GGOS Africa — a Pan-African initiative aimed at integrating geodetic infrastructure and activities across the continent. It highlights Africa's critical role in the global geodesy supply chain, the continent’s unmet geospatial needs, and the shared benefits of coordinated investment in geodetic systems. The presentation also reviews recent developments, including the GGOS Africa Implementation Plan, collaborations with major STI projects, and plans for a formal GGOS Africa Affiliate by 2025.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15630603

Author: de Witt, Aletha

Institution: Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory

Language: English

Topic: GNSS positioning and interference

Subfield: Aerospace Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

Funder: UK Research and Innovation