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The Ethio Gazetteer Prototype Application, developed by ECA, serves the Ethiopian Mapping Authority by providing a web-based, multi-user platform for maintaining a comprehensive list of place names in Excel. The application features a flexible search interface and data validation capabilities, allowing for detailed reporting by feature type, administrative region, and grid system. Future plans include community involvement in data collection, adherence to UNGEGN guidelines, and creating a consolidated regional database. Training sessions will be organized to ensure effective use of the new tools.
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Ethio Gazetteer Prototype Gazetteer Application for Ethiopian Mapping Authority Developed by ECA Presented at 24th Session of UNGEGEN Dozie Ezigbalike Chief, Geo-information Systems Section, ECA
Ethiopian list of place names maintained in Excel • Desire to migrate to standard database environment • Web based, multi-user, etc
Generate different reports • By feature type • By admin region • By grid • Etc.
Status: working prototype being tested by EMA; requested enhancements being added
Future Plans: • Find willing partner to work with • Develop methodology for data collection and maintenance – community involvement • Incorporate various UNGEGN guidelines • Liaise with UNSD and UNGEGN working group • Organize training on methodology and tool for member States • Develop standard national databases
Future Plans • Consolidate national databases into a regional database as part of the proposed ARSDI and UNSDI
Organize a pre-CODIST workshop on geographical names • If database tool is ready, could be a hands-on training workshop