. Programme 2 (Surveys and Mapping): The programme operates within a technical and highly specialised and well regulated field. This is the only programme that managed to achieve 60% of their targets. However, the committee believed that it could still improve to ensure 100% achievement. Some of the key successes were the acquisition of up to date maps, which includes the production of 1 900 up to date maps in compliance within prescribed standards. This includes the 430,600km2 earth imagery at 0.5 ground sample distance against the target of the 290,000km2. The acquisition of this important data set can facilitate better spatial planning, tools and products for effective decision making, especially around land use management and development.