Report on Existing Processes and Structure, at ECA for the Collection, Processing and Disseminationof Transport Data/ Regional Transport Database

Abstract

This paper focuses on report on existing processes and structure, at ECA for the collection, processing and dissemination of transport data. The purpose of this study is to review one of the major aspects dealing with the preliminary stage of the implementation process of the transport database project at ECA. This study focuses on the following key areas, which are necessary for the establishment of transport data base. Review of the identified indicators and input data needs; Present data collection and dissemination methods in ECA; Current DP capabilities and ongoing information system projects at ECA; linkages between existing systems with national, sub regional, regional and international data bases. Summary of observations, findings, conclusions and recommendations are presented in this section of the report.