After a successful two-year period, with two thematic workshops, two Caravan events and a series of dissemination activities, OBSERVE organizes its final symposium.

The aims of the Symposium are to:

1. Capitalize on the outcomes of the OBSERVE project, through:

• Presentation of the “Spatial Information System and the Stakeholder database”
• Presentation of an in depth “Multilevel assessment and gap analysis” regarding the EO activities in the Balkans
• Presentation of the “Roadmap and Strategy plan for strengthening EO capacity”

2. Raise awareness in the Balkans, through:

• Demonstration of EO solutions on the different Societal Benefit Areas
• Dissemination of Challenges and Best practice examples in the Balkan countries

3. Scale up in challenging times, through:

• Sharing experiences with other related EU sponsored capacity building projects
• Attraction of key public institutions and authorities
• Favouring the involvement of local decision makers

4. Serve as a network vehicle for dissemination and capacity development mechanisms