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SAHIMS Secretariat
Tel: +27 517 1568
Fax: +27 517 1690
E-Mail:
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Geographic information is important for managing
and planning emergency preparedness and response, as well as any other
challenges facing societies in southern Africa. SAHIMS GIS Data server
offers easily accessible standardised data provided by various United Nations,
non-governmental organisations and government agencies. Datasets in this catalogue
are downloadable without any charge. It can be viewed and manipulated by using
most popular GIS software. Metadata is attached to help the user have a
better understanding of data sources, applications and copyright. |
Regional |
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Information to Help Fight Poverty in Africa, AfricaGIS,
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 17 - 21 September 2007
AfricaGIS is
the largest event focusing on geographic information in
Africa. This year’s event AfricaGIS 2007, themed ‘Geo
information and the fight against poverty in Africa’,
will be held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The objective
of AFRICAGIS is to provide a platform for both African
and International professionals from the geo information
field, allowing them to interact, exchange information,
and work together to improve present applications of GIS
technology and develop more advanced techniques suited
to the African needs.
AfricaGIS 2007 aims to provide an open forum where
delegates can exchange ideas and share knowledge.
It will also provide a platform for industries to
present their new products and for consultancy firms,
service providers, state agencies and academic
institutions to offer their services. Participants will
be able to familiarise themselves with the latest
developments in geographic information alongside
prominent scientists’ ‘research in action’ workshops and
learn new techniques during training sessions.
Any further information can be accessed by following the
link
www.africagis2007.gov.bf/
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