THE Group on Earth Observations (GEO) has launched its
‘Appathon 2014,’ a global competition to develop mobile “apps” to help people make
smarter decisions about the environment, reports NaijaAgroNet.
Competitors from over 15
countries NaijaAgroNet gathered are competing for $20,000 in prizes
being offered by the United States (US) Agency for International Development (USAID)
in support of the contest.
NaijaAgroNet recalls
that GEO is a voluntary partnership of governments and organizations that
envisions “a future wherein decisions and actions for the benefit of humankind
are informed by coordinated, comprehensive and sustained earth observations and
information.” Currently, NaijaAgroNet reports
that GEO membership includes 89 nations and the European Commission, and 77
participating organizations comprised of international bodies with a mandate in
earth observations.
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