Solutions that Empower

Joshua PowellDustin Homer

Geocoding & Visualization Services: Geo-Enabling International Development

Cityscape & Urban Development Work in Haiti

Our mission is to enable change and reduce poverty in developing countries through the use of information technology. We provide services and web-based tools to strengthen governance and make aid and development efforts more effective.

• Registered nonprofit organization – headquarters in Washington, D.C.

• 14 years of information technology solutions for governments and development organizations

About Development Gateway

• Clients include USAID, World Bank, AusAID, UNDP, EU, and 25 country governments

DG and Esri• Close partnership since 2010

• Created GIS map for DG partner countries

• Collaborate on custom application development

• Worked with Esri Professional Services on developing our GIS service packages

Geo-CodingDG piloted & refined aid project geo-coding methodology by implementing data collection for World Bank’s “Mapping for Results”

Geo-CodingPartnering with USAID to geo-code the aid portfolios of 15 priority countries. First stop: Nepal

Demo: Nepal Aid Dashboard

Demo: CCAPS Dashboard

2013 Esri Special Achievement in GIS Award Recipient

Geocoding Service PackagesUsing Esri Technology:

• Help implementing organizations map their data

• Build capacity to maintain geo-referenced information

• Catalyze the use of GIS within organizations for analysis, data sharing, and story-telling

• Tailor to specific needs

1. Getting Started with ArcGIS Online

• Foundation of other services – fastest way for your organization to institutionalize GIS

• Configure your ArcGIS online account, train users, and build processes for publishing/generating content

2. Creating Your Data• Ideal for NGOs or other organizations with small-to-

moderate portfolios

• DG provides initial geocoding to create demonstration effect, training and processes to promote sustainability• Up to 100 activities geocoded (varying levels of QA

offered)

• Can provide custom access to DG OpenAid Toolkit• Advanced training on toolkit use/administration

Geocoding Toolkit

3. Tell Your Story• Generate maximum impact and momentum from initial

GIS success

• DG assists in storyboarding, data curation, and Map Story customization/configuration for 2 Map Stories

• Support marketing and communication

Questions?

Thank You for Your TimeJosh Powelljpowell@developmentgateway.org

Dustin Homerdhomer@developmentgateway.org