Participatory Geographic Information Systems (P-GIS) for natural resource management and food security in Africa : ict4d article, March 2011
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2011
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ENDA Lead Africa, Dakar, SN
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Studies have been undertaken to take stock of GIS and P-GIS initiatives in Benin, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Senegal, and Tunisia. Objectives of the research are to establish a baseline regarding GIS and P-GIS in each country; review various information systems on natural resources; identify issues essential for the institutionalization of approaches based on P-GIS; and identify areas for reflection on the interoperability of P-GIS databases. Research tools adapted to local contexts include questionnaires, interview guides, analytical grids and software for information processing. This article provides an overview of the P-GIS process.
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French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Systèmes d'information géographique participatifs (SIG-P) dans la gestion des ressources naturelles et la sécurité alimentaire en Afrique : ict4d article, mars 2011
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Bulletin or Newsletter
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AFRICA, FOOD SECURITY, SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, PARTICIPATORY GIS, ICT4D, INTEROPERABILITY, INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF ICT
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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) / Technologies de l’information et de la communication
Research Results (ACACIA) / Résultats de recherches (ACACIA)
Research Results (CCW) / Résultats de recherches (CCE)
Sub-Saharan Africa / Afrique subsaharienne
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) / Technologies de l’information et de la communication
Research Results (ACACIA) / Résultats de recherches (ACACIA)
Research Results (CCW) / Résultats de recherches (CCE)
Sub-Saharan Africa / Afrique subsaharienne