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Spatial information structure to support the planning system
Objective
Establish an electronic system and an integrated database for performance measurement indicators used in the follow-up and evaluation process, ensure integrated and concerted national efforts, and prevent conflicting programmes and projects.
Overview
Within the framework of the objectives of the Egypt Vision 2030, aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Government’s administrative body, improving State resource management, enhancing transparency, integrity and flexibility, enabling accountability, and improving citizen satisfaction, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, in cooperation with the Military Survey Department at the Ministry of Defence, developed an integrated information system for national planning, follow-up and evaluation.
A central spatial data unit is in charge of developing the information system, and comprises the Satellite Imaging Accessibility Centre, the Spatial Data Centre, the Main Spatial Variables Centre, and the Spatial Data Analysis Centre. The information system’s development is based on the use of the latest technologies to produce unified basemaps and provide spatial services to State sectors.
The system provides a set of spatial reports, such as spatial variables reports and follow-up reports on national projects. The services and maps provided by the information system benefit a number of sectors and projects.
Some examples of practical uses of the information system include:
- Providing satellite imagery for local services, such as monitoring development activities, obtaining building permits, and identifying violations.
- Utilizing satellite images to account for, locate, and classify areas planted with strategic crops.
- Allocating part of the electronic system for the “Decent Life” initiative with the aim of identifying the development needs of the villages targeted by the initiative, supporting the preparation of intervention plans, and implementing the follow-up and evaluation process.