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Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)

Nairobi, Kenya

About Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD)

Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) is a research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 1975. It works in Earth Observation & Remote Sensing, Software & Data Analytics and Community, Education & Networks.

Intergovernmental geo-information centre in Nairobi — provides Earth observation and mapping services to eastern and southern African member states.

Founded
1975

Sectors

HQ: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Nairobi

    HQ

    Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

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