LEADERSHIP COURSE IN SATELLITE DATA MINING AND GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE 2

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) and the Peace Building Development Consult (PBDC) are pleased to present to your attention this very important 3-Day leadership course in Data Mining and Geospatial Intelligence. The significance of the subject matter of this course must not be underemphasized, in view of the following critical considerations:
1.    The need to rethink approaches to security and economic growth: 
Rising geopolitical tensions, active military conflicts, food insecurity and new digital innovations are requiring governments and the international community to rethink their approach to security and economic growth. As societies become increasingly sophisticated with a deluge of information, there is also the growing passion among governments and business owners to evolve strategies to make proper use of the extensive information available through data mining and geospatial intelligence. 
It is a fact that for nations to effectively respond to the challenges of security, food, agriculture, education, housing, infrastructure, commerce, medical care, etc., there is the need to own a good grasp of data mining. For instance, by engaging software to identify patterns in large swathes of data, traders can geo locate natural resources, available raw materials, understand customer behaviour and further tailor marketing strategies to either increase sales or decrease costs.
It goes without saying that data mining thrives on effective data collection, warehousing, and processing. Data mining is the computational process for discovering valuable knowledge from data. It has enormous application in numerous fields, including science, engineering, healthcare, business, and medicine. Typical datasets in these fields are large and complex. Extracting knowledge from these datasets requires the use of sophisticated, high-performance, and principled analysis techniques and algorithms, which are based on sound theoretical and statistical foundations.

2. Geospatial intelligence and data mining:

Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) on the other hand is intricately linked to data mining, largely because just like data mining, it dwells on processing information for effective application by individuals, intelligence agencies, and government agencies from specific geographical spaces. Given the widespread security challenges, environmental threats, deficit in infrastructure, and uncertain economic climate, geospatial intelligence can be highly instrumental in raking in massive data for government and business owners to make informed decisions for the benefit of the citizens.  Geospatial Intelligence is essential in all dimensions and domains, It provides decision advantage at the point and time of need in today’s rapidly evolving technological and geopolitical landscape. From space to the deep sea, from cyberspace to urban environments, GEOINT is at the forefront of understanding and shaping our world.

?    Project the importance of data mining and geospatial intelligence in the 21st century
?    Explore and understand data from a geographical perspective
?    Help synergize the variable of Satellite data and Economic Development
?    Solve complex location-oriented problems in Geographical Environment
?    Improve prediction and decisions in National Security and Economy issues
?    Assess the role of data mining in risk assessments
?    Examine the role of data and geospatial intelligence in economic development.
?    Assess the usefulness of satellite data mining in predicting threats and conducting security operations
?    Understand the role of satellite data mining and geospatial intelligence in the maritime domain
?    Assess the role of data in disaster, prevention, management and response
?    Investing in capabilities for increased national security space cooperation and integration to best respond to threats from hostile nations.
?    Improving cyber security measures in the space area as new space technologies bring new risks to better respond to cyber attacks.
?    Strengthen operational geospatial intelligence and navigate the new era of disinformation, misinformation, and distrust.
?    Democratising access to geospatial data to enhance tactical responsiveness whilst bringing down costs.
?    Leveraging AI to accelerate the production, analysis and dissemination of high-quality imagery that enable more precise decision making faster.

The course is relevant for those working in these fields: 

?    - Astronomy & astrophysics, climate/ecological/environmental science, military, paramilitary, customer relationship management, data science, drug discovery, finance, genomics & bioinformatics, healthcare management, high energy physics, Intelligence analysis, Internet of things, Intrusion & fraud detection, Logistics management, risk management, social network analysis. 

?    - Individuals in the academia, policy formulators at various levels, military, paramilitary and law enforcement agencies, traders, International organisations, researchers, intelligence agencies, individuals from the economic and corporate sectors, private business men and agencies, surveyors, ministry of environment, ministry of steel and mining, ministry agriculture, ministry of water resources, ministry of science and technology, ministry of works and other relevant ministries, departments and agencies of government.