Environmental Information Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: Investing in the Future | Land Portal

Resource information

Date of publication: 
August 2012
Resource Language: 
ISBN / Resource ID: 
oai:openknowledge.worldbank.org:10986/10011
Copyright details: 
CC BY 3.0 Unported

The World Bank, together with other
donors, has launched a program for promoting information
systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Because of the importance of
geo-referenced information systems in resource
decision-making, a systematic review of the Bank portfolio
in Sub-Saharan Africa has been carried out from Fiscal Year
(FY) 1988 to FY 1993. This review assesses if the Bank
commitment to developing geo-referenced information systems
has been translated into its operation; draws and
disseminates lessons; and formulates recommendations. The
main findings are as follows: 1) the World Bank commitment
to developing geo-referenced information systems is not yet
reflected in its operations. 2) Investment in geo-referenced
information systems has been concentrated in only a few
countries and projects. 3) There are no clear trends in
investment over time; but differences appear among Country
Departments, some of them focusing more on the development
of geo-referenced information systems than others. 4) Land
titling, and more recently, environmental planning seem to
stimulate investment in geo-referenced systems. The report
ends with recommendations to promote and develop information
systems in Africa and to promote and develop information
systems within the Bank and donor agencies.

Authors and Publishers

Author(s), editor(s), contributor(s): 

Pavy, Jean-Michel

Publisher(s): 

The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the ordinary sense but a unique partnership to reduce poverty and support development.

Data provider

The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the ordinary sense but a unique partnership to reduce poverty and support development.

Share this page