29 June 2010 - As part of its capacity building programme, UNAMID organized a workshop at the University of Nyala, South Darfur, aimed at raising technological awareness, including a review of remote sensing and global positioning systems (GPS) and how technology can support managers at all levels for more informed decision making as well as map reading.
The two-day event was attended by more than 200 participants including, teachers and University students and officials from government institutions.
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