GIS Tools and Training for Resource Constrained Countries
Sponsoring Organization
Esri
Organization
Private sector
Supporting Organization(s)
Data Type
Official statistics
Geospatial data
Census
Data for SDG monitoring
Cross cutting
Region
Global
Objective
Provides resource-constrained countries with the GIS tools and training needed to conduct their work to help people and the planet
What problem is this commitment aiming to solve?
Lack of access to GIS tools needed to build effective systems
Briefly describe the commitment including key activities, strategies and intended outcomes.
Esri’s special offerings help eligible organizations access Esri GIS software, training, and content they need. Programs are available for mapping, statistical, land, maritime, agriculture and health related agencies
Goal is to get tools into hands of those who need it most. Provide tools to plan work, conduct field data collections, monitor operations, analyze and then disseminate authoritative data quickly to improve decision making g
Describe how you will monitor progress and evaluate the success of this commitment?
Periodic reporting of Number of agencies/countries we are able to support via the program
Timeline
NOW - effective immediately
Contact Person
Linda Peters
lpeters@esri.com