New Best Practices e-book: GIS for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
“GIS technology enables organizations of all sizes in both the public and private sectors to take advantage of their geographic data. GIS is an important tool—one that helps shape the world around us. Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have successfully used GIS technology for many years to help the environment and society.
“Conservation: GIS enhances NGOs’ effectiveness with data collection, science-focused modeling, conservation planning, and the creation of maps and visualizations that support various efforts to conserve nature and manage natural resources.
“Sustainable Development: GIS supports many sustainable development efforts throughout the world, providing policy makers and planning agencies with visualization tools to manage growth and change.
“Disaster Response: NGOs actively use GIS to support their response to earthquakes, fl ooding, hurricanes/cyclones, wildfi res, and other disasters.
“Social Programs: GIS technology helps NGOs leverage limited resources and multiply the positive impact of benefi ts to individuals, families, and society.
“We invite you to read the following case studies to learn more about some of the many successes NGOs have had in applying GIS technology to their missions.”
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