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Overview

The Global Development Assistance (GDA) Programme dedicates special focus on setting up a robust measurement system to articulate, track, and amplify impact of the cooperation framework jointly implemented with World Bank and Asian Development Bank – Space for International Development Assistance (Space for IDA). This includes defining the measurement framework with a Theory of Change and aligned indicators. This framework enables tracking of progress towards intended impacts (Impact Pathway) and facilitates continuous learning to flexibly optimise the implementation of the Initiative. Below is the GDA Theory of Change video and infographic which is an illustration of the change and impact pathway that could be catalysed by the three-pronged strategy of the Space for IDA cooperation framework:
  1. Knowledge Development,
  2. Capacity Building, and
  3. Skills Transfer.
GDA theory of change A third-party specialist consortium, led by Caribou Space, is leading on the design and execution of the measurement system. The consortium has extensive, related experience on similar programmes with ESA and the UK Space Agency.

Publications

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GDA Midterm Evaluation (2024)
GDA Midterm Evaluation (2024)
Global Development Assistance (GDA) Status Review Year 1
Global Development Assistance (GDA) Status Review Year 1
Space for IDA Cooperation Framework Review Year 1 (2023)
Space for IDA Cooperation Framework Review Year 1 (2023)
Space for IDA Roadmap – public excerpt
Space for IDA Roadmap – public excerpt
Wider Economic Benefits from Satellite Earth Observation in Developing Countries (2022)
Wider Economic Benefits from Satellite Earth Observation in Developing Countries (2022)
Earth observation for public health (2024)
Earth observation for public health (2024)
Earth Observation for Environmental, Social, and Governance Schemes
Earth Observation for Environmental, Social, and Governance Schemes
Using Earth Observation for Monitoring & Evaluation (2023)
Using Earth Observation for Monitoring & Evaluation (2023)
Clean Energy and Earth Observation (2023)
Clean Energy and Earth Observation (2023)
Adoption and Impact of Earth Observation for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2020)
Adoption and Impact of Earth Observation for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2020)
Evaluation of Earth Observation for Sustainable Development (EO4SD) (2019)
Evaluation of Earth Observation for Sustainable Development (EO4SD) (2019)
Satellite Environmental Information and Development Assistance : An analysis of Longer-Term Prospects (2018)
Satellite Environmental Information and Development Assistance : An analysis of Longer-Term Prospects (2018)

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ESA GDA Industry Day: Balancing Public Goods and Business Goals – Blog #4
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
13 February 2025

ESA GDA Industry Day: Balancing Public Goods and Business Goals – Blog #4

This blog is part of a four-part series designed to summarise the breakout group discussions from the Industry Engagement Co-Location Day for ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme. The series … Read more

 Insights from ESA GDA Industry Day: Defining a Thriving EO Sector – Blog #3
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
13 February 2025

 Insights from ESA GDA Industry Day: Defining a Thriving EO Sector – Blog #3

This blog is part of a four-part series designed to summarise the breakout group discussions from the Industry Engagement Co-Location Day for ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme. The series … Read more

Insights from ESA GDA Industry Day: Defining Success in EO Impact Assessment  – Blog #2
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
11 February 2025

Insights from ESA GDA Industry Day: Defining Success in EO Impact Assessment  – Blog #2

This blog is part of a four-part series designed to summarise the breakout group discussions from the Industry Engagement Co-Location Day for ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme. The series … Read more

Insights from ESA GDA Industry Day: Strengthening Ties with IFIs and Client Countries  – Blog #1
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
11 February 2025

Insights from ESA GDA Industry Day: Strengthening Ties with IFIs and Client Countries  – Blog #1

This blog is part of a four-part series designed to summarise the breakout group discussions from the Industry Engagement Co-Location Day for ESA’sGlobal Development Assistance (GDA) programme. The series explores … Read more