GIS for Monitoring and Evaluation Training on 6th to 10th February 2017 in Nairobi, Kenya

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 deriving outcomes measures.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The course is designed for representatives from government, project teams, NGOs, multi and bi-lateral 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 exiting 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 1: 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 3: The GIS Interface
• The QGIS Interface
• Adding Vector Data
• Exploring the Map View
• Exploring Features
• Adding Raster Data
• Saving Your Project

Module 4: 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 5: Thematic Mapping of M&E data
• Transforming Map Projections
• More Geoprocessing
• Creating Calculated Fields
• Classifying and Symbolizing Data
• Designing Maps
• Adding Labels
Case Study

EVENT FEE & REGISTRATION

The training event fee is USD$1050, This caters for Facilitation, 2 Refreshment breaks (Morning & Afternoon Snack) & Buffet Lunch during the entire training period. This does not cover accommodation and travel logistics. We can organize for your Accommodation & Airport pick up at an Extra cost.

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