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1. What are the key take-aways?

• Data information collected from this workshop can be used within our respective ministries to develop G.I.S. system relevant to our needs.

• Use of smartphone GPS in the aid of data collection.

• Introduction to a new and useful free software QGIS

• In keeping with the vision of the Ministry of Housing and Planning to facilitate a nation wide holistic GIS system.

1. What are the key take-aways? - cont...

• Awareness of Eco-basis adaptation

• Implementation of the GIS allows for the ease of retrieval of data.

• Learning how to prioritise the need for hurricane shelters.

• The sharing of data among our immediate co-workers and presenting to our superiors.

2. How can they be integrated into your work and decision-making

processes

• CWSA / Finance / ITSD / Forestry / Works - Smartphone usage for data collection and Surveys

• Health - Surveillance (water, food, mosquitoes)

• Physical Planning - Use pilot projects to stimulate interest of Decision/Senior Officers

• BRAGSA / Transport & Works - Infrastructure conditions and looking at environmental data

3. What is the role of other development agencies (WB, TNC, UNDP, OECS, etc.)

• Loans

• Training

• Facilitate awareness

• Providing Information to conduct assessments

4. What resources do you need?

• Smartphones

• GIS Training

• Software with IT support

• GPS units

• Funding for projects

5. Provide a timeline and suggested activities.

• Short-term/work plan (0-6 months) - Workshops - Seminars/Webinars

• Medium-term / operational plan (6months - 3years) - Extensive data collection - Tech Support

• Long-term (3years - onwards) - Maintenance in training - Personnel dedicated to GIS systems - Technical Support