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This document outlines key takeaways from the recent workshop on using GIS systems and smartphone GPS for data collection to enhance decision-making in various ministries. Attendees learned about free software like QGIS, the importance of ecological adaptation, and effective data sharing. Integration of these tools will assist in prioritizing infrastructure needs, hurricane shelters, and promote collaboration among agencies such as CWSA, Health, Physical Planning, and others. The roadmap includes short, medium, and long-term activities for successful GIS implementation.
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SVG Ministries • Data to Inform Decision-Making
1. What are the key take-aways? • Data information collected from this workshop can be used within our respective ministries to develop G.I.S. system relevant to our needs. • Use of smartphone GPS in the aid of data collection. • Introduction to a new and useful free software QGIS • In keeping with the vision of the Ministry of Housing and Planning to facilitate a nation wide holistic GIS system.
1. What are the key take-aways? - cont... • Awareness of Eco-basis adaptation • Implementation of the GIS allows for the ease of retrieval of data. • Learning how to prioritise the need for hurricane shelters. • The sharing of data among our immediate co-workers and presenting to our superiors.
2. How can they be integrated into your work and decision-making processes • CWSA / Finance / ITSD / Forestry / Works - Smartphone usage for data collection and Surveys • Health - Surveillance (water, food, mosquitoes) • Physical Planning - Use pilot projects to stimulate interest of Decision/Senior Officers • BRAGSA / Transport & Works - Infrastructure conditions and looking at environmental data
3. What is the role of other development agencies (WB, TNC, UNDP, OECS, etc.) • Loans • Training • Facilitate awareness • Providing Information to conduct assessments
4. What resources do you need? • Smartphones • GIS Training • Software with IT support • GPS units • Funding for projects
5. Provide a timeline and suggested activities. • Short-term/work plan (0-6 months) - Workshops - Seminars/Webinars • Medium-term / operational plan (6months - 3years) - Extensive data collection - Tech Support • Long-term (3years - onwards) - Maintenance in training - Personnel dedicated to GIS systems - Technical Support