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An Environmental Information System EIS for the City of Windhoek, Republic of Namibia

. Namibia . Overview of NamibiaHistory of NamibiaIndependence in 1990Rural-Urban Migration. . Windhoek. Rapid population growth in WindhoekReception areas and informal settlement areasDecreasing availability of landIncreased environmental problemsNeed for greater economic development. .

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An Environmental Information System EIS for the City of Windhoek, Republic of Namibia

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    1. An Environmental Information System (EIS) for the City of Windhoek, Republic of Namibia Kat Simon, Master in City Planning (M.C.P.) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.)

    2. Namibia Overview of Namibia History of Namibia Independence in 1990 Rural-Urban Migration

    3. Windhoek Rapid population growth in Windhoek Reception areas and informal settlement areas Decreasing availability of land Increased environmental problems Need for greater economic development

    4. Background for Project Many attempted methods for better urban and environmental management Lacked data Need an accurate assessment of baseline conditions in the city to develop strategies Grant from MIT. Partners UNAM and DPUE GIS for effective and efficient management of information about the environment and residents that is essential for sustainable development Proactive system for decision-making

    5. Goal To develop the capacity of the City of Windhoek for the management of environmental information and studying the complex interactions between population change, socio-economic development, and the physical environment with the assistance of GIS.

    6. Research Questions What are the potential benefits of adopting a municipal EIS in Windhoek? How can an EIS improve environmental management and reduce costs for the Municipality? What are the organizational and technical challenges and opportunities of creating an EIS? How can the Municipality create and sustain an EIS over time?

    7. Goreangab Pilot Project Northwest Windhoek near reception areas Only open water reservoir in vicinity of Windhoek Important water supply because limited state bulk water supply Deteriorated water quality Many complex issues: informal settlement, water quality, economic development, land issues

    8. Needs Assessment in-depth literature review needs assessment interviewed all possible participants (local government, municipal, community organizations, educational institutions, and national government) how departments work how departments interact what data is collect how is data collected financial, technical, data, use

    9. The Players Windhoek City Council Windhoek Mayor’s Office Environment Division Housing and Properties Urban Policy, Strategy, Facilities and Implementation Services Sustainable Development Geomatics Building Control Bulk and Waste Water Solid Waste Roads and Stormwater Technical Support Health and Scientific Services - Gammans Lab Community Development Information Services Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Economic Development University of Namibia Polytechnic Institute of Namibia Goreangab Action Committee Windhoek Environmental Liaison Association Greenwell Matongo Development Committee

    10. Needs Assessment Outputs List of possible EIS functions Set of EIS application descriptions Important data requirements Master list of geographic data Data availability list Conceptual design of the EIS within the context of the pilot area Data collection, data conversion and fieldwork

    11. Results Components of the EIS

    12. GIS Methods intensive data search data conversion (CAD, digitize maps, reports) data creation (GPS) field measurements and research aerial photograph and satellite image analysis administrative records and reports reports of consulting offices surveys with residents data input into ArcView

    13. GIS Themes Noting Plans General City Plans Neighborhood communities Erf Boundaries Road Network Goreangab Dam and catchment area Informal Settlement Areas Rivers/Drainages Sewer System (Pipes, Manholes, House connections) Zoning

    14. GIS Themes Boreholes Wastewater treatment plant Topography Vegetation cover* Soil Classification* Geology* Housing Density Population Density Civic Facilities Community Toilet Facilities Community Water Taps Refuse collection points Political boundaries (Windhoek City Council)

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    22. GIS for Planning

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    26. Organizational Challenges unfavorable perceptions of GIS within the Municipality lack of staff and expertise unorganized management of data unopen data sharing and access and financial constraints

    27. Technical Challenges Data acquisition Data quality Data integration Limited software environment

    28. Conclusions Completed system submitted in August 2001 The Municipality is submitting proposal to international funding organizations and Windhoek City Council for city-wide EIS – late 2001. Low cost and maintainable The Windhoek Pilot EIS serves as an example to other municipalities in Africa.

    29. Project Website www.katsimon.net/WindhoekEIS

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