World Meteorological Organization: Programmes for the international cooperation year, 1965

Abstract

The rapid developments in Africa and the emergence of a large number of newly-independent countries have given a great impetus to all activities aimed at accelerating economic development. meteorological information is a prerequisite in the planning and implementation stages of economic development, especially in the field of water resources, agriculture, fishing in the field of water resources, agriculture, fishing and transport. Recognizing these facts and the implied challenge they present, WMO has reacted promptly and positively. Meteorological information, in processed and unprocessed form, is internationally exchanged in accordance with a world-wide system of meteorological telecommunications developed by WMO. In this system all possible methods and techniques are used to ensure that every country has the necessary meteorological information for the provision of meteorological services.