About RCMRD
The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) was established in 1975 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the African Union (AU).
It is an inter-governmental organization and currently has contracting Member States in the Eastern and Southern Africa Regions
Our Vision
To be a Premier Centre of Excellence in the provision of geo-information and allied technologies for sustainable development in the member States and other stakeholders.
Our Mission
To strengthen the member States and our stakeholders’ capacity through Generation, Application and Dissemination of Geo-information and Allied Technologies for sustainable development.
Our Approach
RCMRD programmes are oriented towards sustainable applications in natural resource management, infrastructure and environmental management utilizing Geo-Information Technologies.
LATEST NEWS
Empowering Mozambique with Advanced Drought Risk Information and Early Warning Systems in Maputo, Mozambique
RCMRD Drama Club shines at the Kenya National Drama and Film Festivals 2024
RCMRD conducts Land Information Management System (LIMS) user training for Malawi Ministry of Lands officers
Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya inaugurates the Regional Centre of Excellence for Biodiversity, Forests, and Seascape Ecosystems Management at RCMRD
OUR MEMBER STATES
BOTSWANA
BURUNDI
COMOROS
ESWATINI
ETHIOPIA
LESOTHO
KENYA
MALAWI
MAURITIUS
NAMIBIA
RWANDA
SEYCHELLES
SOMALIA
SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH SUDAN
SUDAN
TANZANIA
UGANDA
ZAMBIA
