April 30, 2021
Mapping and Information Center works on Development Projects
By Habtom Tesfamichael
Geographic information of land and sea is crucial for sufficient planning and management of development projects. Sustainable development requires access to data, information, knowledge, and understanding about the environment and natural resources.The Mapping and Information Center (MIC) of Eritrea was established in 2006 to study and survey the land and sea area of the country. The information gathered by the MIC is given to the decision-makers for their specific application. The MIC carries out land surveys and gives detailed information useful in development projects such as the construction of water dams, roads, and residential houses. Similarly, it does a sea survey to gather and give information useful for the construction of ports and cableways. The MIC has been a key player in the construction agriculture and mining sectors.
