Africa is the first continent for which the information system has been completed. This CD-ROM contains all the information collected and processed concerning the African continent, namely: A set of digital tables and maps on water resources and irrigation at continental level and by river basin (major basins and sub-basins) resulting from simulations on the water balance model. A set of GIS coverages and Avenue scripts on water resources and irrigation (Annex 1) intended for advanced users willing to adapt the model to their specific needs. A georeferenced database of African dams in Microsoft� Excel. AQUASTAT country profiles for the 53 countries of Africa. The programme was partly financed by the Dutch Directorate-General for International Cooperation through the Associate Professional Officer Programme. The geographical modelling tool was initially developed with technical assistance of the Center for Research in Water Resources of the University of Texas in Austin under the joint FAO/UNESCO project andrdquoWater Balance of Africaandrdquo.
The international Programme for Technology and Research in Irrigation and Drainage (IPTRID) commissioned this report on the status and prospects for treadle pumps in Africa, particularly concerning how smallholders can take up such devices to support irrigation. In view of the fact that treadle pumps are now being used in many African countries, this document is a state-of-the-art report. It identifies what needs to be done by agencies, donors, NGOs and manufacturers to make such pumps acceptable and accessible for smallholders. It is aimed at irrigation professionals, donors, decision makers and NGOs promoting small-scale irrigation in Africa. Information has been provided from many sources. Particular reference is made to the national experts who were commissioned by IPTRlD to collect up-to-date information from a number of African countries. The report begins with a review of the different treadle pumps currently in use in Africa and the information available on their technical performance, with a view to trying to answer the question - Which is the best treadle pump? Or perhaps more appropriately - Which is the best for a given situation? This is followed by reports prepared by national experts on the experience of using treadle pumps in different countries across Africa. These principally address the important issues of economic and social impact of this technology change, its acceptability and sustainability. This experience should help those who are just beginning to think about treadle pumps, wondering if they are right for them and, if so, how best to introduce them into their situation.
COMPONENTS OF THE GIS LAB - The GIS lab acts as a Mapping Department for Somalia and performs spatial analysis for many organizations working for Somalia. Data is acquired from the field, from bibliography and from remote sensing. DOCUMENTS: DIMU Annual Reports 1998-1989 DIMU Bronchure Pcodes for Somalia Awards for special achievements in GIS
Inter-Agency woking Group on Food Seurity and Vulnerability Information and Mapping Systems,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome (Italy)
This book examines for the first time, the further key ingredients of land and resources control issues which must be addressed in any future efforts to restore order and establish peace in the region
The objective of this study was to make an ecological assesment of the North Western Coastal plains of Somaliland. This would provide some preliminary information on vegetation use and trends, wildlife and livestock numbers and the use of the area by herders and their livestock.
Health care management is a rapidly developing field, where even slight shifts in policy affect the health care we receive. In this book, youandrsquoll see how physicians, public health officials, insurance providers, hospitals, epidemiologists, researchers, and HMO executives use GIS to focus resources to meet the needs of those in their care. GIS for Health Organizations gives detailed and compelling answers to the difficult questions health care providers ask every day: Where is the disease coming from? How will it spread? Where is the nearest hospital? What is the fastest route for the ambulance? Where should we allocate our funding? GIS for Health Organizations presents 12 case studies in which GIS is used to: br Track the spread of infectious and environmentally caused diseasesbr Site new hospitals and clinics based on demand and demographic factorsbr Monitor toxic spills to protect the health of nearby residentsbr Map the demand for future nursing home facilitiesbr Market pharmaceuticalsbr
Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in East and Central Africa,Global Livestock-Collaborative Research Support Program Livestock Early Warning System, Texas, USA,International Livestock Research Institute
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