2nd Communities of Practice (CoP) Integrated Workshop and Training 2024 - Day 2

This resource contains training materials presented on Day 2 of the 2024 Integrated Workshop and Capacity Building Training focused on advanced Earth Observation (EO) capacity assessment methodologies and national EO products and services. Session description: Day 2 expanded on the Earth Observations Maturity Indicator (EOMI) methodology using South Africa's national EO data resources. The day started with an introduction to the EOMI methodology for assessing EO capabilities. Participants from the Communities of Practice (CoPs) then engaged in a participatory assessment exercise, allowing them to apply the methodology in practice and reflect on their own institutional or sectoral EO capacities. The afternoon sessions focused on practical training on SANSA's Earth Observation products and services, and the day closed with a networking opportunity for participants to meet and network informally. Training Sessions Training Session 4: Earth Observations Maturity Indicator (EOMI) methodology Relevance of EO maturity assessment, the EOMI methodology/framework, data collection processes, analytical approaches, interpretation of results, and country-level EOMI implementation case studies, Dr Ernest Acheampong, Capacity Development Coordinator, GEO Secretariat Training Session 5: Participatory EOMI assessment –  Introduction to Global Agriculture Monitoring, research and capacity co-development approaches and opportunities, and interactive discussion on EOMI survey results and application, Dr Ernest Acheampong, Capacity Development Coordinator, GEO Secretariat Training Session 6: SANSA EO Products and Services  Overview of SANSA EO products and services, Dr Nale Mudau, Manager Data Products and Services, SANSA EO Division