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Webinar: Using Earth Observation for Monitoring & Evaluation
M&E
19 October 2023

Webinar: Using Earth Observation for Monitoring & Evaluation

International Financial Institutions (IFIs) are increasingly realising the potential use of Earth Observation (EO) for monitoring and evaluation (M&E). However, it is an area that is still not fully understood. … Read more
ESA’s GDA at Digital x ADB
Partnership
13 October 2023

ESA’s GDA at Digital x ADB

From September 19 to 21, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) convened its biennial event, Digital X, at its headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines. The essence of this convention was to champion … Read more
Seeing the Bigger Picture: A Strategic Analysis of Space for IDA
M&E
10 October 2023

Seeing the Bigger Picture: A Strategic Analysis of Space for IDA

Space for International Development Assistance (Space for IDA) – is a cooperation framework implemented in collaboration with key multilateral IFIs . In the initial phase, the European Space Agency is … Read more

Space for International Development Assistance Cooperation Framework Review Year 1
M&E
27 September 2023

Space for International Development Assistance Cooperation Framework Review Year 1

The Space for International Development Assistance (Space for IDA) is a cooperation framework between ESA and its partner International Financial Institutions (IFIs), which are initially the World Bank (WB), and … Read more

GDA contributes to ISEPEI’s 2023 Workshop on EO for building resilience
KNOWLEDGE HUB
25 September 2023

GDA contributes to ISEPEI’s 2023 Workshop on EO for building resilience

The 2023 In-Service ICT Training for Environmental Professionals (ISEPEI) workshop on Geospatial Technologies, hosted at Budapest’s Central European University (CEU), has drawn to a triumphant close, marking its 10th anniversary. … Read more
Recap: GeoField 2023 – Leveraging EO for Impact Evaluations of Climate-Sensitive Agriculture
M&E
20 September 2023

Recap: GeoField 2023 – Leveraging EO for Impact Evaluations of Climate-Sensitive Agriculture

The Autumn 2023 GeoField Convening took place from September 12 to 14, hosted at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Rome. This … Read more
The Development Assistance Landscape and GDA: a strategic analysis of current trends
M&E
15 September 2023

The Development Assistance Landscape and GDA: a strategic analysis of current trends

The Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme was created in 2019 by ESA member states to fuel and boost cooperation with International Financial Institutions (IFIs). GDA aims at mainstreaming Earth Observation … Read more

Towards a Roadmap for Greater Geospatial Data Adoption in M&E
M&E
08 September 2023

Towards a Roadmap for Greater Geospatial Data Adoption in M&E

The recent workshop on “Towards a Roadmap for Greater Use and Adoption of Geodata for M&E” was nothing short of inspiring. Organised by the Netherlands Space Office (NSO) and Bopinc, … Read more
Introducing the new World Bank E-Platform: Weather and Climate Services for Resilient Development
Climate Resilience
31 August 2023

Introducing the new World Bank E-Platform: Weather and Climate Services for Resilient Development

When it comes to tackling the uncertainties of our changing climate, information on water, weather, and climate is vital. Making informed decisions to enhance resilience across sectors like food production, … Read more

ESA and the World Bank: 15 Years of Collaboration
Partnership
10 July 2023

ESA and the World Bank: 15 Years of Collaboration

2023 marks a significant milestone and is the opportunity to celebrate the 15th year anniversary of the fruitful collaboration between the World Bank and the European Space Agency (ESA). Over … Read more

Space to empower rural food producers
Partnership
04 July 2023

Space to empower rural food producers

The European Space Agency (ESA) recently formalised their partnership with United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) through the signature of a Letter of Intent. The official announcement took … Read more

[VIDEO] ‘Wider Economic Benefits from Satellite EO in Developing Countries’
M&E
14 June 2023

[VIDEO] ‘Wider Economic Benefits from Satellite EO in Developing Countries’

‘Wider Economic Benefits from Satellite Earth Observation (EO) in Developing Countries’ was the topic of a recent webinar hosted by Imperative Space and Caribou Space for the ESA Global Development … Read more
[VIDEO] GDA M&E Webinar ‘Leveraging Development Finance  – ADB’
M&E
06 June 2023

[VIDEO] GDA M&E Webinar ‘Leveraging Development Finance  – ADB’

Imperative Space and Caribou Space recently hosted a webinar on leveraging development finance and procurement opportunities within the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This was part of the ESA Global Development … Read more
Participation to the Earth Observation for Food Security workshop
Agriculture
29 May 2023

Participation to the Earth Observation for Food Security workshop

The European Space Agency Global Development Assistance (ESA GDA) team participated in the international workshop on “Earth Observation for Food Security” which took place on 24 May 2023 at the … Read more
Using Earth Observation for Monitoring & Evaluation
M&E
10 May 2023

Using Earth Observation for Monitoring & Evaluation

Satellite Earth Observation (EO) data is transforming the development landscape and has received growing recognition in its use for Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) purposes. The European Space Agency (ESA) Global … Read more

Global Development Assistance: Initial “State of Play” of Earth Observation Use in IFIs
M&E
09 May 2023

Global Development Assistance: Initial “State of Play” of Earth Observation Use in IFIs

Understanding the current usage of satellite Earth Observation (EO) information in the activities of the International Financial Institutions (IFIs)  The European Space Agency (ESA)  Global Development Assistance (GDA)  programme is … Read more