Sylla, Ibrahima2011-09-062011-09-062011http://hdl.handle.net/10625/47035French 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 2011Studies 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.enAFRICAFOOD SECURITYSUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENTPARTICIPATORY GISICT4DINTEROPERABILITYINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF ICTBulletin or Newsletter