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African E-markets, Information and economic development
Written by a select group of African academics, policy makers, researchers, and experts from various social and economic science disciplines, African E-Markets provides provocative insights and case studies on the role information plays in African development. Up-to-date research and analysis on the impact of various forms of information on the development process is presented, including e-economic development and its impact on economic growth. Calling for greater attention to be paid to information as a key sector in national economic development, this exploration of African economics cites the advantages of better statistical data and geographic information for more effective economic planning, management, and forecasting in the digital age.
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Economic Commision for Africa, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
L-01 - Field Survey Manual- Landform, Soil, Soil Erosion, Land Use and Cover
This Field Survey Manual has been produced by the SWALIM (Somalia Water and Land Information Management System) Land Team as a guide to concepts and tools in carrying out field land resource surveys. It is intended for use in both Somaliland and Southern Somalia, the two main foci areas of the present SWALIM Project. However, it may be used by any professional and/or institution dealing with land resource inventories.
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Somalia Water and Land Information Management, Nairobi (Kenya)
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Puntland State for Water, Energy and Natural Resources Corporation
W-07 Urban Water Supply Assessment
A technical assessment of the water sources was carried based on the Somalia Water Sources Information Management – SWIMS SoftwareThe data and information collected during these assessment included maps of water supply systems for each town surveyed showing each water source
(boreholes only), storage tanks, and layout of pipes network, water kiosks, water vendors,and utilities capacity. The water market information needed for analysing water affordability, including assessment of commodity and willingness to pay for improved services, operation and maintenance cost and the social and economic benefits compared to the investment value were established .
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Somalia Water and Land Information Management, Nairobi (Kenya)
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Water and Sanitation Program
Somalia Water Sources Information Management System(SWIMS)
The purpose of the Somalia Water Information Management System (SWIMS) is to provide a mechanism for constructing and maintaining an inventory of Water Sources in Somalia to
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Somalia Water and Land Information Management, Nairobi (Kenya)
Hydrogeological report on 8 borehoes in Central and Southern Somalia
The hydro-geological survey and drilling 8 boreholes aims to improve the availability of water in areas identified as high priority and those having acute shortage of water supply. These include areas of settlement of vulnerable groups such as returnees, IDPs and pastoral population in drought stricken regions of Somalia
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Awale Drilling Company and Engineering Contractors
W-06 Somalia Water Sources Information Management System
SWIMS is a tool designed to build an inventory of water sources in Somalia that will allow a basic characterization of the sources in terms of physical, socio-economic and management practices.The purpose of this field guide is to ensure a common approach to collecting data in the field is employed by all users of SWIMS. This is the critical first step to ensuring data quality and consistency both across and within the data sets housed in SWIMS
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Somalia Water and Land Information Management, Nairobi (Kenya)
Somalia water sources information management system(SWIMS)software guide
The Somalia Water Sources Information Management System (SWIMS) is a data management software developed by the Somalia Water and Land Information Management project (SWALIM). The software provides a link to the agencies working in different regions in Somalia towards developing a water sources inventory for the entire country.
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Geomatec Engineering and Management
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Rainwater harvesting in response to water scarcity, The Lare experience
Land cover changes affect the hydrologic regime of an area, manifested at different spatial and temporal scales. This book highlights results of a technical study commissioned by RELMA-in-ICRAF focussing on the relationship between land use and the local hydrology. Field surveys and Quickbird images were used to establish the impact of land use and landcover changes in Lare Division of Nakuru District in Kenya and how these have contributed to the adoption of rainwater harvesting mainly using ponds. It has also dwelt at length on the technical and socioeconomic aspects of the runoff harvesting ponds. It is hoped that experiences learnt from here can be applied in areas of similar agro-ecological zones within the Eastern and Southern Africa region.
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World Agroforestry Centre
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Centre for Development and Environment
FAO SWALIM water sources - GTZ survey - Somalia
water sources maps for all regions of Somalia produced from the GTZ water sources survey for Somalia.
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Somalia Water and Land Information Management, Nairobi (Kenya)
Environmental Degradation Assesment study report of the the Gebi Valley and Sool Plateau of Northern Somalia
This report contains comprehensive qualitative and quantitative study of enviromental degradation in the Gebi Valley and Sool Plateau of Sanaag Region in the Northern Somalia.The report was commissioned by Horn Relief in recognition of the environmental factors contribuiting to the over four year drought(2000-2004) in the Gebi Valley and Sool Plateau ecological zones. This report provides baseline data for monitoring of environmental change in the areas and information for developing appropriate programs to address environmental degradation and desertification in the areas
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Horn Relief
A to Z GIS, An illustrated dictionary of Geographic Information Systems
A to Z GIS presents the most comprensive collection of GIS terms and illustrations to help students and professionals to help students and professionals understand and use th special language of GIS in research, field studies and real world applications. With definations written, developed and contributed by more than 150 subject matter experts, the book is packed with: more thaan 1800 terms, nearly 400 full color illustrations and seven encyclopedia style appendix articles about annotations and labels, features, geometry, layers in arcGIS, software map projections and coordinate systems, remote sensing and topology.
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Somalia Rainfall Observers Manual - Report No. W-02
This handbook is a comprehensive guide that deals with installing and using rain gauges for rainfall data collection. Based on the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) recommended procedures, it describes the types of rain gauges commonly used in Somalia; gives tips on how to select an appropriate location/site that is free of distorting factors; shows how to install and maintain each type of rain gauge and ensure that the resulting catch is representative of the rainfall area. The report gives detailed instructions on how to make and record readings, as well as on how to complete, archive and transmit all forms associated with the rain gauge. It is intended for use by anyone involved with rainfall observation in Somalia. To promote widespread use of this manual, excerpts of the practical sections have been translated into the Somali language.
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13 Sites hydrological site investigation draft report
SHAAC Consulting Company was commissioned by Cosob Well drilling Company of Somaliland to undertake detailed hydrogeological and geophysical investigation at 13 localities in Somaliland. The investigated sites are situated in all regions of Somaliland. Two sites are in Awdal Region, four sites in Northwest region, two in Saaxil, one site in Togdher, two in Sool and two in Sanaag region. The purpose of the study Was to identify suitable locations for successful borehole drilling within the selected town and villages. The project was intended to improve the availability of water and sanitation in areas identified as high priority and those of having acute shortages of water supply. These include areas of settlements of vulnerable groups such as returnees, IDPs and pastoral population though detailed water investigation in order to identify suitable sites for well drilling
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SHAAC Consulting Company
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Centre for Development and Environment
Approaches to private participation in Water services: A toolkit
(Extract from the preface)Approaches to Private Participation in Water Services will aid governments in developing countries that are interested in private participation in water supply and sanitation. Written for an audience that includes officials, consultants, and donors, the toolkit illustrates options for the design of policies that facilitate the delivery of good quality water and sanitation services to the poor and discusses the main advantages and disadvantages of the options. Among other things, it discusses stake- holder consultationthe trade-offs among tariffs, subsidies, and service standardsthe allocation of risks and responsibilitiesand the selection of the operator. In addition to nine chapters that set out and analyze options for private participation, the toolkit includes an appendix of examples that illustrate the choices made by sixteen governments, a spreadsheet-based policy simulation model that illustrates three of the issues discussed in the text (stakeholder analysis, balancing tariffs and service standards, and the allocation of risk), and a CD-ROM that includes documents that offer different perspectives and more detailed advice.
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World Bank,United Nations International Childrens Education Fund,Public-Private Infrustructure advisory Facility
Environmental Study of Degradation in the Gebi Valley and Sool Plateau, Sanaag Region of Northern Somalia
This report contains comprehensive qualitative and quantitative study of enviromental degradation in the Gebi Valley and Sool Plateau of Sanaag Region in the Northern Somalia.The report was commissioned by Horn Relief in recognition of the environmental factors contribuiting to the over four year drought(2000-2004) in the Gebi Valley and Sool Plateau ecological zones. This report provides baseline data for monitoring of environmental change in the areas and information for developing appropriate programs to address environmental degradation and desertification in the areas
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Horn Relief,Oxfam Netherlands
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