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The title of the Association is such that the different disciplines could maintain their
identities and go by the name or title of their profession. There has however been
a recent development within CASLE whereby the term 'land economy surveyor' has
been introduced in relation to land economy. This may be due to the influence of
the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors of Great Britain on CASLE, but it is
producing confusion in some developing countries. The concept of the term surveying
to include valuation, land management and appraisal of real estate, and what is
referred to as land surveying is being encouraged in some of the developing countries
and this is not presenting the profession to the public in its true colours.
PROFESSIONAL APPROACH
5.1 The International Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, the international
Association of Geodesy must take positive action to ensure that the scientific disciplines
of photogrammetry and geodesy are clearly identified in every community as part of
the external professional strategy. The scientific community and the arms of Government
concerned with science and technology in concert with those of surveying and
mapping could help to boost the image of the surveyor.
5.2 It is encauraging to observe that the Heads of States and Governments in Africa
at their meeting in Lagos Nigeria in April 1980 deliberated on the Economic
Development of Africa 1980 - 2000 and set out the strategy for Cartography and
remote sensing in the undermentioned paragraphs of their report.
CARTOGRAPHY AND REMOTE SENSING
'86 The strategy for development in cartography and remote sensing is geared
to providing the means to achieve self-sufficiency in qualified personnel
in all branches of cartography, bring to light the present position of Africa's
attainment in mapping and to provide the means to establish and strengthen
national surveying and mapping institutions in order that the member States
may be in a position to undertake surveying and mapping projects essential
for development
Actions recommended
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(i) To recognize the importance of their national surveying and mapping
institutions and to rate them high among their national priorities and
to provide sufficient budget for them and to take steps to establish them
where none exist.
(ii) To actively participate and support regional training and services centres
in cartography in order to cut costs of producing badly needed. manpower
that will provide lacking services.
(iii) To share equipment and services between those with capabilities and those
without especially among the least developing nations.
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