About NRSC

WHO WE ARE

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) was established through the issuance of Statutory Instrument No. 137 of 1999 of the Science and Technology Act (No. 26 of 1997). The idea of setting up the NRSC was mooted at an international conference hosted by the then Ministry of Science, Technology and Vocational Training (MSTVT) in 1997. This establishment of the NRSC was necessitated by, among others, the increasing number of organizations that were using satellite imagery and spatial information and the absence of a facility for geospatial data access and sharing.

CORE FUNCTIONS

The core functions of the NRSC, as contained in Statutory Instrument No. 137 of 1999 of the Science and Technology Act No. 26 of 1997, are to:

  • Be a Centre of excellence for acquiring, processing, archiving and disseminating remote sensing data.
  • Provide remote sensing or geographic information system services to address scientific, natural resource management, and environmental concerns in Zambia and the sub-region;
  • Promote the development and use of remote sensing or geographic information system technology and applications in Zambia;
  • Coordinate and monitor remote sensing or geographic information systems activities in Zambia by maintaining institutional networks and linkages;
  • Collaborate with institutions involved in remote sensing or geographic information system activities nationally, regionally and internationally.
  • Advise government on the policy framework and long-term strategies relating to space technology, remote sensing data, and its exploitation for national development; and do all such acts and things as are connected with or incidental to the foregoing.

Based on its mandate, vision and core values, the NRSC aspires to be a center of excellence in remote sensing and GIS product and services.

OUR MANDATE

To promote and conduct remote sensing activities for industrial advancement in Zambia

OUR VISION

To be a Centre of Excellence in remote sensing and GIS products and services

OUR MISSION

To provide timely remote sensing data and other geo-information products and services to contribute to decision making at local, national and regional level.

OUR CORE VALUES

Innovation:
NRSC always seeks creative ways to address socio economic problems.
Collaboration:
NRSC always strives to create linkages and synergies across institutions.
Respect:
NRSC is considerate and recognizes the opinion and needs of all clients, strategic partners and members of staff.
Growth:
NRSC desires to see its employees advance and acquire new skills and knowledge for efficient and effective execution of duties to enable NRSC clients and partners to attain its strategic goals.
Integrity:
NRSC exhibits integrity in discharging its duties.
Professionalism:
NRSC exhibits tact and upholds work ethics when discharging its duties.
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OUR STRATEGIC PILLARS

Pillar 1

Technical Infrastructure Development

Pillar 2

Product and Service Enhancement

Pillar 3

Human Capital Management

Pillar 4

Financial Sustainability

Pillar 5

Research and Development Excellence