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Solutions that Empower

Solutions that Empower. Joshua Powell Dustin Homer. Geocoding & Visualization Services: Geo-Enabling International Development. Cityscape & Urban Development Work in Haiti.

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Solutions that Empower

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  1. Solutions that Empower Joshua Powell Dustin Homer

  2. Geocoding & Visualization Services: Geo-Enabling International Development Cityscape & Urban Development Work in Haiti

  3. Our mission is to enable change and reduce poverty in developing countries through the use of information technology. We provide services and web-based tools to strengthen governance and make aid and development efforts more effective.

  4. About Development Gateway • Registered nonprofit organization – headquarters in Washington, D.C. • 14 years of information technology solutions for governments and development organizations • Clients include USAID, World Bank, AusAID, UNDP, EU, and 25 country governments

  5. DG and Esri • Close partnership since 2010 • Created GIS map for DG partner countries • Collaborate on custom application development • Worked with Esri Professional Services on developing our GIS service packages

  6. Geo-Coding DG piloted & refined aid project geo-coding methodology by implementing data collection for World Bank’s “Mapping for Results”

  7. Geo-Coding Partnering with USAID to geo-code the aid portfolios of 15 priority countries. First stop: Nepal

  8. Demo: Nepal Aid Dashboard

  9. Demo: CCAPS Dashboard2013 Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award Recipient

  10. Geocoding Service Packages Using Esri Technology: • Help implementing organizations map their data • Build capacity to maintain geo-referenced information • Catalyze the use of GIS within organizations for analysis, data sharing, and story-telling • Tailor to specific needs

  11. 1. Getting Started with ArcGIS Online • Foundation of other services – fastest way for your organization to institutionalize GIS • Configure your ArcGIS online account, train users, and build processes for publishing/generating content

  12. 2. Creating Your Data • Ideal for NGOs or other organizations with small-to-moderate portfolios • DG provides initial geocoding to create demonstration effect, training and processes to promote sustainability • Up to 100 activities geocoded (varying levels of QA offered) • Can provide custom access to DG OpenAid Toolkit • Advanced training on toolkit use/administration

  13. Geocoding Toolkit

  14. 3. Tell Your Story • Generate maximum impact and momentum from initial GIS success • DG assists in storyboarding, data curation, and Map Story customization/configuration for 2 Map Stories • Support marketing and communication

  15. Questions?

  16. Thank You for Your Time Josh Powell jpowell@developmentgateway.org Dustin Homer dhomer@developmentgateway.org

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