Recording

The speaker highlights the importance of Earth Observation technology in development and how it is changing the development outcomes in ADB's developing member countries.

Recording

The speaker discusses ADB's strategic perspective on Earth Observation, its applicability across sectors and thematic areas, and the importance of partnerships in leveraging the technology for development impact.

Michael Abundo

Michael Lochinvar Sim Abundo is currently the Assistant Director and Programme Manager for the Saab-NTU Joint Lab. The Saab-NTU Joint Lab conducts R&D in technologies like autonomy, data analytics, machine learning, and systems engineering, thus staying at the forefront of digitalization by introducing high-end digital technology into its many products is essential to Saab’s development.

Presentation

The speakers present the application of Earth Observation technology in water resources management, agriculture, and aquaculture in Indonesia. They highlight the importance of Earth Observation in improving project design and implementation, gathering field data, investments planning, and transfer of knowledge to counterpart agencies.