Geospatial data providing timely evidence for COVID-19 mitigation in Asia-Pacific


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Geospatial data providing timely evidence for COVID-19 mitigation in Asia-Pacific IT & Software Bangkok (ESCAP news) – As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses around the world, governments are relying on geospatial information, digital solutions and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven risk analytics to enhance community resilience. A new United Nations report released today highlights how space and geospatial information applications have played an important role to support monitoring, response, and preparation for the pandemic in the Asia-Pacific region and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals. “The effective integration of geospatial data, with existing statistics and ground-based information, will be key to delivering the timely...