The Open Geospatial Consortium is pleased to welcome a new Principal Member based in Côte d’Ivoire, the National Office of Technical Studies and Development – known as BNETD for its name in French, the Bureau National d’Études Techniques et de Développement.
Headquartered in Abidjan, BNETD assists the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and other countries in eastern sub-Saharan Africa with major economic development projects through study, design, and project management.
As a Principal Member of OGC, BNETD will have a seat on the Executive Planning Committee, engage deeply in the standards process and its applications, and shape the future of the consortium’s technology roadmap.
“Our work supports a wide range of applications that benefit developing countries, from precision agriculture to urban planning to public health preparedness,” said OGC Chief Executive Officer Peter Rabley. “BNETD will now be a valued partner in that regard. They also will act as an anchor for training and capacity development in the region. We are thrilled to welcome BNETD to the OGC community.”
“BNETD’s membership in the Open Geospatial Consortium is a strategic move that significantly strengthens our technical capacity and enhances our influence within the West African region and more,” echoed BNETD CEO Kinapara Coulibaly. “By aligning with OGC’s global standards and technologies, BNETD gains access to cutting-edge tools and methodologies, fostering interoperability and innovation across its projects.”
The move also solidifies BNETD’s role as a key actor driving technological advancement and capacity building, while promoting international integration and cooperation.
About OGC
The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) is a membership organization dedicated to using the power of geography and technology to solve problems faced by people and the planet. OGC unlocks value and opportunity for its members through Standards, Innovation, and Collaboration. Our membership represents a diverse and active global community drawn from government, industry, academia, international development agencies, research & scientific organizations, civil society, and advocates.
Visit ogc.org for more information about our work.
About BNETD
For more than forty years, BNETD has built its reputation from its team of multidisciplinary men and women who share the same values and passion for their profession. Our skills cover all the processes of the engineering professions, namely studies and design, assistance and advice, project management and project monitoring and evaluation. As part of a strategy of continuous and sustainable improvement in the performance and skills of our clients, we ensure the sharing of know-how and expertise through training, the exchange of experience and technical support for people.
Visit bnetd.ci for more information.