INTRODUCTION
GIS is a computer system capable of assembling, storing, manipulating and displaying geographically referenced information, i.e. data identified according to their locations. This training will present a practical guide for using a geographic information system (GIS) integrated with Monitoring and Evaluation.
The five days training is aimed at helping development partners to monitor and evaluate the activities of specific projects intended to support M&E systems for sustainable programs and projects. The use of GIS in monitoring and Evaluation improves the effectiveness and communications of results to management, funding partners, and beneficiaries.
The integration of GIS in monitoring and Evaluation makes it possible to link, or integrate information that is difficult to associate through any other means. With GIS M&E/Researchers are able to use combinations of mapped variables to build and analyze new variables. Presenting data in the form of a map helps to understand the significance of where, when, and by whom. By using the GIS to link data from multiple programs the training will make it possible to understand the individual programs better but also better understand the relationship between the programs. Spatial analysis techniques will also help with driving outcomes measures.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The course is designed for representatives from government, project teams, NGOs, multi and bilateral development organizations, consultancies, etc, that are typically employed as project managers and directors, M&E specialists, technical specialists, and researchers.
DURATION
5 days
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The training will enable participants to;
Understand Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Systems
Understand key concepts in M&E and GIS
Learn how to developing an M&E-GIS System
Learn about the working of M&E information management systems
Learn how to collect data using mobile phones and GPS
Learn how to integrate existing M&E data with GIS
Learn how to analyze and visualize M&E data with the aid of GIS techniques
Learn how to integrate GIS into M&E activities
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Module one: An Overview of GIS and Monitoring and Evaluation
Introduction to M&E
Key components of M&E
Basic GIS Concepts
GIS Software; the General Overview
Open Source GIS Software
Module 2: New technologies being adopted in project M&E
Mobile phones in M&E
GPS devices and M&E
Participatory videos for M&E
Supporting bottom-up learning
Making real-time M&E a reality through ICT
Examples of M&E systems incorporating GIS
Module three: The GIS Interface
The QGIS Interface
Adding Vector Data
Exploring the Map View
Exploring Features
Adding Raster Data
Saving Your Project
Module four: Geographic Analysis of M&E data
Creating New Project from Existing One
Geoprocessing Shapefiles
Joining and Mapping Attribute Data
Plotting Coordinate Data
Running Statistics and Querying Attributes
Drawing Buffers and Making Selections
Screen Captures
Module Five: Thematic Mapping of M&E data
Transforming Map Projections
More Geoprocessing
Creating Calculated Fields
Classifying and Symbolizing Data
Designing Maps
Adding Labels
Case Study
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING
This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can have it delivered your preferred location.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: training @versedpro.com