Final report:Setting up a standard-based Geoinformation system at the Economic commission for Africa

Abstract

This project is supported by the Government of Korea to set up a standard-based geoinformation system at ECA. The project includes the procurement and installation of up to date equipment at ECA. The initial project document was submitted in 2001. After reviews, clarifications and revisions the Government of Korea approved the project for funding and the agreement was signed in March 2002 and the project commenced in June 2002. The main objectives of the project are to enhance the capacity of ECA to better assist the development programmes of the region collectively and of member States individually by using adequate geoformation resources in socio-economic analyses, and to help member States develop similar capacities. The software suite for the project has been acquired and installed. Training on basic operation of the system has been conducted.