Report on cartographic activities in Malawi

Abstract

Africa is a continent rich in natural resources which if exploited, will give countries within it economic advancement. This concept was realized as early as the 18th Century by the European Countries which culminated in the Berlin Conference for the "Scramble of Africa". For proper exploitation of these natural resources, accurate data is necessary to know the locale and quantity of these resources. Hence, the importance of Surveying and Mapping cannot be overemphasized. It therefore behooves the National Mapping Agencies of countries in Africa to face this challenge with adequate tools so that we can help our respective Governments in economic empowerment