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Fig. 1.10 Mapping class for children at the Department of Geography at the University of South
Africa (Photograph courtesy of Elri Liebenberg)
feature selected drawings from the Barbara Petchenik Children's World Map
Competition.
1.6 Conclusion
The activities of the ICA are important for promoting and advancing the theory and
praxis of cartography. Throughout its 50-year history, ICA has brought together
researchers, government mapping agencies, commercial cartographic publishers,
software developers, educators, earth and environmental scientists, and those with a
passion for maps. The Cartography and GIScience world has changed significantly
since 1959—the role and impact of ICA has been steadfast. Its mission is to support
and promote Cartography and GIScience- globally. Its outreach programmes, in