Chapter 1 – The Value of Space for International Development Assistance

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Introduction: The Benefits of Satellite Earth Observation for International Development Assistance

This short film provides an introduction to the benefits of satellite Earth Observation for international development assistance.

Topic 1a - How the ESA-World Bank Partnership Supports Policy, Planning and Impact

A look at how ESA's partnership with the World Bank has evolved and developed, through the previous EO4SD initiative to the current GDA programme and Space for IDA cooperation agreement

Topic 1b - Supporting Operational Priorities and Knowledge Exchange Through the ESA-ADB Partnership

This film looks at examples of how ESA, ADB and local agencies in Indonesia have worked together to utilise Earth Observation in support of local priorities

Topic 1c - Local Capacity Building, Skills and Growth

This topic looks at how the Space for IDA cooperation agreement supports local capacity building, skills development and growth in client countries

General Course References

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