Using Earth Observation for Measurement and Evaluation

Satellite Earth Observation (EO) can be a powerful tool in international development but is often underutilized. Global Development Assistance (GDA) is a global partnership to mainstream the use of satellite EO in development operations. Through GDA, the European Space Agency (ESA) partners with European service providers to facilitate the development of EO products for use by decision-makers in international financial institutions.International financial institutions are increasingly realizing the potential use of Earth Observation (EO) for monitoring and evaluation (M&E). However, it is an area that is still not fully understood. To address this gap, GDA published a topical overview, under the Measurement and Evaluation for Global Development Assistance activity, examining the value of EO for M&E by international financial institutions.

This webinar, held on October 19, 2023, aimed to promote the use of EO in M&E by international financial institutions, demonstrated the significant role M&E plays in development interventions, and showcased the value that EO data brings to M&E. The webinar featured Alex Chunet (ESA Representative to the World Bank), Bernhard Metz (World Bank), Robert Marty (World Bank), and Christoph Aubrecht (GDA Programme Coordinator) and was hosted by Carlotta Maucher (Caribou Space).