NGI, South Africa wins Public
Agency of the Year award
National Geo-spatial Information (NGI), Department
of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR), South Africa, has won Geospatial
Media and Communications' Public Agency of the Year award for 2015.
NOIDA,
India - March 23, 2016 - PRLog -- National Geo-spatial
Information (NGI), Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR),
South Africa, has won Geospatial Media and Communications' Public Agency of the
Year award for 2015. The award shall be presented during Geospatial World Forum
on May 25, 2016 at World Trade Centre, Rotterdam. The jury comprises of
renowned professionals representing the industry, academia, and government and
multilateral organizations.
NGI has
been recognized for its extensive efforts in South Africa and beyond in the
following areas: digital aerial imagery and maps, national control network
survey information, spatial data infrastructure and survey and geospatial
advisory services. The jury has recognized NGI's role in the development of
geospatial technologies not only within the country but also across Africa,
especially in knowledge sharing and capacity building.
"NGI
has played a vital role in developing and adopting latest technologies and
practices in formulating South Africa's frameworks and policies to enhance the
uptake of spatial information in the country. While recognizing NGI's efforts
in enabling decision-making in South Africa, I would like to complement Dr.
Derek Clark for his impeccable vision and guidance," said Sanjay Kumar,
CEO, Geospatial Media and Communications.
"The
management and staff of the Chief Directorate, NGI, are really honored to have
received this prestigious award. We are humbled to know that our efforts in
contributing to the developmental agenda of South Africa and other African
countries through geospatial information and technology programs have received
this recognition. It inspires us to continue on our journey in promoting
geospatial information and technologies for a better life for all," said
Dr Derek Clarke, Chief Director, NGI, South Africa.
About
Geospatial Leaderships Awards
Established
in 2007, by Geospatial Media and Communications, the Geospatial World
Leadership Awards have evolved as the premium geospatial awards and acquired
the reputation of being most well accredited global recognition. Categories of
these awards are aligned with characteristics and directions of geospatial
industry.
About
Geospatial Media and Communications
Geospatial
Media and Communications is an internationally accredited organization, having
committed itself to serve stakeholders of geospatial community and work towards
opening new era of industrialization, while facilitating collaboration and
demonstrating value and benefits of geospatial technology and information for
governance, businesses and people.
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