Data to inform Decision –Making

1. Data to inform Decision –Making

2. What are thekey take-aways? • ODK • QGIS • Google Earth

3. How can they be integrated into your work and decision making process? ODK • This would allow the collection of data to be standardized. • Data collection would be made easier. • Data collection would be done at a reduced or affordable cost.

4. How can they be integrated into your work and decision making process? QGIS • Would help in data analysis and creation of maps • Allow the combination of spatial and non-spatial data • Help policy makers make informed decisions based on the various queries made

5. How can they be integrated into your work and decision making process? • Google Earth- Gives policy makers a simple and Interactive report.

6. What is the role of other development agencies (WB, TNC, UNDP, OECS, etc.)? • Provides funding and capacity building in the development of spatial data.

7. What resources do you need? • Hardware • Software • Human resource • Finance

8. Provide a timeline and suggested activities. • Data collection should be a continuous process in order to facilitate informed decision making.   • Activities: • Setting-up data collection/GIS units within the various Ministries and Agencies • Continuous training • GIS awareness/eduation

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