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Environmental Information Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: Investing in the Future

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dc.contributor.authorPavy, Jean-Michel
dc.date.accessioned2012-08-13T10:07:53Z
dc.date.available2012-08-13T10:07:53Z
dc.date.issued1994-09
dc.description.abstractThe World Bank, together with other donors, has launched a program for promoting information systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Because of the importance of geo-referenced information systems in resource decision-making, a systematic review of the Bank portfolio in Sub-Saharan Africa has been carried out from Fiscal Year (FY) 1988 to FY 1993. This review assesses if the Bank commitment to developing geo-referenced information systems has been translated into its operation; draws and disseminates lessons; and formulates recommendations. The main findings are as follows: 1) the World Bank commitment to developing geo-referenced information systems is not yet reflected in its operations. 2) Investment in geo-referenced information systems has been concentrated in only a few countries and projects. 3) There are no clear trends in investment over time; but differences appear among Country Departments, some of them focusing more on the development of geo-referenced information systems than others. 4) Land titling, and more recently, environmental planning seem to stimulate investment in geo-referenced systems. The report ends with recommendations to promote and develop information systems in Africa and to promote and develop information systems within the Bank and donor agencies.en
dc.identifierhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/1994/09/1614978/environmental-information-systems-sub-saharan-africa-investing-future
dc.identifier.doi10.1596/10011
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10986/10011
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherWorld Bank, Washington, DC
dc.relation.ispartofseriesAfrica Region Findings & Good Practice Infobriefs; No. 24
dc.rightsCC BY 3.0 IGO
dc.rights.holderWorld Bank
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/
dc.subjectAERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
dc.subjectAERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
dc.subjectAREA
dc.subjectASPECT
dc.subjectDEMAND
dc.subjectEFFECTIVE
dc.subjectENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
dc.subjectENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
dc.subjectFORESTRY
dc.subjectGEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES
dc.subjectGEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
dc.subjectGEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
dc.subjectGIS
dc.subjectINFORMATION MANAGEMENT
dc.subjectINFORMATION SYSTEMS
dc.subjectINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
dc.subjectINTERVENTION
dc.subjectLAND MANAGEMENT
dc.subjectLAND USE
dc.subjectNETWORKS
dc.subjectPRIVATE SECTOR
dc.subjectRENEWABLE RESOURCES
dc.subjectSPATIAL INFORMATION
dc.subjectSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
dc.subjectINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
dc.subjectINFORMATION SYSTEMS
dc.subjectLAND TITLES
dc.subjectCAPACITY BUILDING
dc.subjectTECHNICAL TRAINING
dc.subjectNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT ACTION PLAN
dc.titleEnvironmental Information Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: Investing in the Futureen
dc.title.alternativeSystemes d'information sur l'environnement en Afrique Sub-Saharienne : investir dans le futuren
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okr.date.disclosure2001-12-10
okr.date.doiregistration2025-04-29T09:15:02.606415Z
okr.doctypePublications & Research::Brief
okr.doctypePublications & Research
okr.docurlhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/1994/09/1614978/environmental-information-systems-sub-saharan-africa-investing-future
okr.globalpracticeMacroeconomics and Fiscal Management
okr.globalpracticeTransport and ICT
okr.globalpracticeEnvironment and Natural Resources
okr.globalpracticeHealth, Nutrition, and Population
okr.guid877561468212381918
okr.guid340021468192550307
okr.identifier.externaldocumentum000094946_01103104011896
okr.identifier.internaldocumentum1614978
okr.identifier.report23058
okr.language.supporteden
okr.pdfurlhttp://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2001/12/11/000094946_01103104011896/Rendered/PDF/multi0page.pdfen
okr.region.administrativeAfrica
okr.topicInformation and Communication Technologies::ICT Policy and Strategies
okr.topicHealth Monitoring and Evaluation
okr.topicGeographical Information Systems
okr.topicEnvironmental Economics and Policies
okr.topicMacroeconomics and Economic Growth::Knowledge Economy
okr.topicHealth, Nutrition and Population
okr.topicEnvironment
okr.unitAFT: Core Operations Services (AFTOS)
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