The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) launched its 2016 Work Plan on 21st December, 2015 at its premises in Nairobi, Kenya. The event was attended by the Centre’s management and staff. The 2016 Work Plan is the second annual plan for the implementation of RCMRD’s four year Strategic Plan 2015-2018. The Strategic Plan outline’s the Centre’s Vision, which requires the Centre, its stakeholders and partners to stretch their future expectations, aspirations and performance. The Strategic Plan also outlines RCMRD’s Mission statement that expresses its fundamental purpose and business.

The Work Plan gives details of the activities that will be carried out by the Centre in 2016. These activities include training and capacity building, project and advisory services, data provision, repair of surveying equipment and research and are expected to contribute to interventions that resolve the development challenges facing the Centre’s member States. The successful implementation of the work plan will require support from RCMRD member States, development partners, cooperating institutions and clients.