Amal Layachi Head of Training and Cooperation Department, Centre Royal de Télédétection Spatiale (CRTS)
Amal Layachi
Amal Layachi
Amal LAYACHI is an engineer in the field of automation and industrial computing, with a solid academic background including a Master's degree in electronics, electrical engineering and automation, as well as a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DEA) in instrumentation and control. Her professional journey spanning over 30 years reveals remarkable expertise in the implementation of integrated programs that merge space solutions with national and regional strategies. At the core of her career, Ms. LAYACHI has coordinate significant projects aimed at integrating space technologies into crucial sectors such as land planning, urbanism, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, energy, climate change mitigation and adaptation and disaster and natural risk management . This proactive approche has positioned space technologies as an essential lever for socio-economic development. Through her ability to coordinate complex initiatives, she has demonstrated adept leadership, supporting the use of spatial tools to address contemporary challenges. Her commitment to strengthening institutional capacities is a cornerstone of her expertise. She has initiated several important training and skill development programs, reaching a wide range of national and international stakeholders, particularly within the context of North-South and South-South cooperations. The implementation of over 350 training sessions, workshops, and seminars she has conducted is a testament to her dedication to elevating the level of expertise in space technologies. As the national focal point for several recognized space agencies such as CNES, ESA, NASA, and others, Ms. LAYACHI has established strategic partnerships. She is an member of international organizations such as UNOOSA, GEO, and COSPAR, demonstrating her ability to create international synergies that foster knowledge transfer and expertise exchange. Her active participation in global forums highlights her role as a catalyst for the application of space technologies in support of development. Her vision of making these technologies accessible to developing countries reflects her determination to transform complex tools into concrete solutions for economic growth. Through the creation and coordination of a network of universities and research institutions, she is committed to strengthening applied research in the fields of Earth Observation, thereby consolidating a community of knowledge and innovation to benefit from future global challenges.
