Gaborone action plan on Geographical names activities in Africa

Abstract

Gaborone Action Plan on Geographical Names Activities in Africa. The Consultative Workshop on the Future Orientation of Geographical Names Activities in Africa held in Gaborone, Botswana from 23 to 25 November 2011. Recognizing that geographical names are important mechanisms for linking location-specific statistical data to meaningful identifiers and that standardization of such geographical names are essential for the cross-referencing and sharing of location-specific data and information to enhance the development of location-based applications and services and Affirming the important role of geographical names in economic, social and cultural development, particularly in the developing countries; and Noting the little progress made by most African countries in the field of geographical names standardization.