7. CONCLUSION 
Since its inception CRTO has produced a number of experts who 
use remote sensing as a tool in their own fields of specialisation. 
The numbers trained, the diversity of disciplines and countries 
of origin, are evidence of a progressive introduction of remote sensing tech- 
niques in the sub-region as well as evidence of the enviable position of 
CRTO among similar institutions. 
Many of the graduates of CRTO are occupying high positions of 
responsibility in their countries, and are actively involved in the applica- 
tion of remote sensing techniques in investigating renewable and non-rene- 
wable resources. 
Since 1986 training programmes at CRTO have been improved consi- 
derably with the introduction of new courses. 
Although CRTO has made remarkable progress in remote sensing 
training, it is not resting on its oars until the numerous bottlenecks have 
been surmounted. The Centre will always cherish and maintain its contacts 
with international organisations for technical assistance. 
REFERENCE : OKANG J.P. and OKIO L.,"Operational Remote Sensing Training 
Programmes at the Regional Remote Sensing Centre, 
Ouagadougou (CRTO) -- Successes and Bottlenecks", 
a Paper presented at the UN Meeting of Experts 
on Space Science and Technology and its Applica- 
tions within the Framework of Educational Systems, 
LAGOS, Nigeria, April 1987, 28 pp. 
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