Space for International Development Assistance

This first chapter introduces the role of satellite Earth Observation in supporting International Development Assistance, and the collaborations in place between the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, ESA and other partners

This chapter looks in more detail at the applications of satellite Earth observation in key thematic areas of International Development Assistance, including climate resilience, disaster risk resilience and water resources management

This chapter looks at the support available for accessing data and at future developments in Earth Observation for International Development Assistance