GIS for Monitoring and Evaluation Training
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Organizer: DATA-AFRIQUE CONSULTANCY (www.data-afriqueconsultancy.org)
Course fee :USD 1,000
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.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course the participants will be able 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
DURATION
5 days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The course targets government representatives, project teams, NGOs, multi and bilateral development organizations, consultancies, etc., who work as M&E specialists, project managers, researchers and technical specialists.
COURSE CONTENT
Module one: An Overview of GIS and Monitoring and Evaluation
Introducing M&E
M&E Key components
Basic Concepts of GIS
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
Using ICT to make real-time M&E
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
Geo processing Shape files
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
GENERAL NOTES
This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.
Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.
We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: [email protected]
The training will be conducted at DATA-AFRIQUE TRAINING CENTRE, NAIROBI KENYA.
The training fee covers tuition fees, training materials, lunch and training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.
Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of training and proof of payment sent to: [email protected]
Data-Afrique has collaborated with Government ministries, agencies and departments, UN agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, from Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle-East and the Caribbean.
We have also worked with academic institutions, international research organizations, financial institutions and private companies from across the globe. By nurturing a culture of collaboration, we attract the highest calibre of people who have the ability and desire to influence and shape the future.