Useful resources and answers to questions asked in the Growing GIS People session of New Zealand Esri User Conference 2022

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The size of the Africa Geospatial Analytics market was valued at USD XX Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD XXX Million by 2032, with an expected CAGR of 6.99% during the forecast period.Geospatial analytics is a tool where the potential of location-based data, which is fast catching up in the African continent, is pooled to utilize the integration of the geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), and remote sensing technologies. These empower organizations to interpret and make value out of spatial data for analytical purposes. Geospatial analytics analyzes patterns and trends as well as their relationships within geographic contexts that will give a more holistic understanding of complex phenomena.Geospatial analytics alters most aspects of life in these areas in Africa. It is helpful in optimizing crops and resources in precision farming. Farmers learn when to make agriculture decisions through analysis of data on soil quality, weather, and crop health for maximization of its produce. In urban planning, it helps in urban development, infrastructure planning, and disaster management. Mapping the pattern of growth for cities, identification of vulnerable areas, and even the optimization of resource allocation makes cities sustainable and resilient. Geospatial analytics is also important in natural resource management, environmental conservation, and climate change adaptation. Monitoring deforestation, tracking populations of wildlife, and assessing the impact of climate will help policymakers further strategize towards a more effective implementation of conservation. Africa is continuing to step into the technological fray, and the market for geospatial analytics is supposed to grow its presence multifold.From seemingly endless savannahs, countless forests, substantive natural riches, and burgeoning cities, Africa has much to harness from the insights offered by geospatial analytics: Address real challenges, unlock fresh opportunities, and drive sustainable development across the continent. Recent developments include: November 2022: A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by SaskTel and Axiom Exploration Group to jointly explore opportunities to assist organizations throughout Saskatchewan in enhancing and modernizing their operations through the gathering and analysis of geospatial and other geophysical data., September 2022: A two-day conference on Data Analytics and visualization was held by Women in GIS Kenya in association with Pathways International, Esri Eastern Africa, Nakala Analytics, and the University of Nairobi, Department of Geospatial and Space Technology.. Key drivers for this market are: Commercialization of spatial data, Increased smart city & infrastructure projects. Potential restraints include: High costs associated with geospatial technologies. Notable trends are: Commercialization of Spatial Data.