## 5 Discussion
### Strategic Priorities for Future CS Training Initiatives in Both Countries  
Both Ecuador and Bolivia demonstrate a strong interest in leveraging CS to enhance their national capabilities in various strategic areas, reflecting their commitment to integrating advanced geospatial technologies into their environmental and developmental frameworks. In particular, both countries converge on the importance of advancing agricultural practices, as noted in other studies [81; 82]. While their specific goals differ--Ecuador focuses on precision agriculture and sustainable practices, whereas Bolivia targets agricultural expansion and efficiency improvements--both nations seek to integrate CS to enhance their farming techniques. Environmental concerns are also a key focus for both Ecuador and Bolivia, with each country stressing the importance of combating deforestation [14] and fires and conserving biodiversity [83]. Techniques like mapping and vegetation analysis in Ecuador align with Bolivia's efforts in biodiversity conservation and the management of non-timber forest products. In terms of climate and risk management, both prioritize climate-related responses, which aligns with the gaps in monitoring and evaluation systems for climate change adaptation in these countries [84]. Ecuador is focused on storm prediction and monitoring the effects of climate change, whereas Bolivia emphasizes modeling the impacts of climate change and managing risks associated with weather events, such as floods and landslides. Regarding Sentinel data utilization, expectations from both countries underscore its use for various applications, including agricultural monitoring, environmental management, and risk assessment, with both expressing a need for enhanced data processing capabilities to improve decision-making.  
In terms of divergences, Ecuador and Bolivia exhibit distinct potential uses of CS, each reflecting their unique priorities and challenges. Ecuador highlights specialized agricultural practices not mentioned in Bolivia's responses, such as beekeeping, hydroponics, and pisciculture, highlighting an interest in a diverse approach to agricultural diversification applications. However, these practices are somewhat outside the primary focus of CS, which can be problematic in terms of direct applicability. Conversely, Bolivia places a pronounced focus on security issues, particularly illegal mining and crops [85], dedicating substantial efforts to detecting and managing these illicit activities--more so than Ecuador. The latter does not specify precise applications but indicates an interest in using geospatial data to enhance the country's ability to effectively respond to and manage security-related issues, particularly in detecting vessels associated with drug trafficking and illegal fishing [86]. Additionally, the emphasis extends to marine and freshwater management, including significant activities such as mangrove reforestation and seawater quality maintenance. In terms of technology application, Ecuador demonstrates a deeper interest in utilizingadvanced technologies like machine learning, deep learning, and SAR data processing for environmental and agricultural improvements, compared with Bolivia, where technology usage is acknowledged but less detailed. Lastly, Ecuador's strong commitment to community-level engagement is evident in its emphasis on training for monitoring natural threats and disaster response, highlighting a proactive approach to risk management that is less apparent in Bolivia's priorities.