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Overview of GIS in CRS. Kathryn Ramirez Geographic Information Systems Specialist March 30, 2011 ICT4 Development Conference Lusaka, Zambia. Introduction. Kathryn Ramirez Baltimore, Maryland (HQ) Create/Perform GIS Trainings Provide Guidance on GIS Implementation
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Overview of GIS in CRS Kathryn Ramirez Geographic Information Systems Specialist March 30, 2011 ICT4 Development Conference Lusaka, Zambia
Introduction • Kathryn Ramirez • Baltimore, Maryland (HQ) • Create/Perform GIS Trainings • Provide Guidance on GIS Implementation • Assist in the design/deployment of the GIS architecture • Create maps when approved
Project Background • Making Information Spatial to Improve Decision Making and Project Management • Located in Pockets • Need for Training and Expansion • Opportunity to Compare Standardized Data Across Regions
ICT Solution • ArcGIS 10.0, ArcGIS Explorer, Google Earth • ArcGIS- ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) • Tech Support • -ESRI • -CRS • Staff Support • Training Time • IT Support Time • Software User Time
Key Challenges • Data Standards • Projections-GPS units, and spatial files • Accuracy • Data formats • .jpg,.shp, .mxd, .kml, .kmz, ascii., ect. • Metadata
Lessons Learned • GIS is a Great Tool That Has Benefited Many Projects • Donors are Asking for Spatial Data • Improves Project Management • Encourages Standardized Indicators
Sustainability • Computer Literacy • Software Costs • Hardware Costs • Training Time
Summary and Close • Localized Pockets • Standard Platform • Training and Capacity building • Improve • Project Management, Decision Making, and Showing where we operate • ICT4D solutions require carefully managed technological, personnel, and process changes
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