Regional Center for Mapping of Resources for Development
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The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) was established in Nairobi – Kenya in 1975 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the then Organization of African Unity (OAU), today African Union (AU). RCMRD is an inter-governmental organization and currently has 20 Contracting Member States in the Eastern and Southern Africa Regions; Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somali, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
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 Core Values
- Team Work: Driven by team spirit and a sense of belonging through the pursuit of collaborations and synergy.
- Customer Focus: Committed to the effective and efficient delivery of quality and appropriate services/products to all our stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively and continuously engage our stakeholders and users for relevance and value proposition.
- Innovation and Creativity: Continuously improve our operations and add value to our stakeholders by embracing and pursuing innovative and creative solutions.
- Accountability and Transparency: Uphold professionalism, integrity, honesty, and ethical practices in all our programs and operations.
- Equity and Inclusiveness: Embracing value for people by treating our staff and our stakeholders with respect and dignity while appreciating their diversity.
Programs offered at Regional Center for Mapping of Resources for Development
Diploma in Information Communication Technology qualification equips candidates with skills and competencies to work in the dynamic ICT industry as technicians in systems development, systems programming, administration and... ...read more
This three year Diploma in Land Surveying provides students the in-depth knowledge of engineering, architecture, and geography skills they need to be able to establish boundaries of land,... ...read more
In today's digital age, proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is essential for success in various industries. The Information and Communication Technology Certificate programme is designed to... ...read more
This Land Surveying Certificate program is one year course designed to introduce students to the basic fundamentals of Land Surveying to prepare them for entry-level jobs in the... ...read more
In our modern age of interconnectedness, the importance of accurate geographical representation cannot be overstated. From aiding disaster relief efforts to enabling efficient urban planning, cartography lies at... ...read more
In the realm of modern geospatial technology, the fusion of photogrammetry and remote sensing has revolutionized how we understand and interact with our environment. The Diploma in Photogrammetry... ...read more