The objective of the action was to identify remote sensing-based indicators to be used by researchers, public authorities, decision makers and other stakeholders for evaluating and monitoring the dynamics, locations and types of settlement development in fast growing African cities, as well as to attract new Copernicus users in the African context.

The goal of this action was to explore and systematize the experience of 10 early users of the Copernicus Services and datasets in France, as well as in other European countries. These include public administrations operating at the national, regional and local levels and SMEs working in sectors other than space.