Workshop on participatory planning and decision making using Geographical Information System (GIS), Development Alternatives, New Delhi

TARA Livelihood Academy Announces Training On Participatory Planning and Decision Making using - Geographical Information System (GIS), from - 7^th to 9^th Oct 2009 at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.

The course is specially designed for  professionals working in the development sector giving  general scope and exposure to  GIS and its applications in a modular structure with hands on experince on the latest software in  twenty hours.

Sustainable development is largely a replication of how people interact with the available natural resource base. Very often, Environmental degradation is due to over population and poor socio-economic conditions. The need for proper monitoring and management has arisen to fulfill the targets of achieving sustainable development.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an undeniable valuable tool for gathering and analyzing environmental information and helps in observing, measuring, mapping and monitoring of the earths natural resources


OBJECTIVES

·         To make participants understand the basics of Geographic Information System (GIS) and how it can facilitate in planning and decision making

·         To acquaint them with tools, techniques and information that would be required to undertake GIS application in various thematic areas (NRM, Disaster Management, watershed development etc).

·         To share DA’s experiences in using GIS for various development projects.


COURSE CONTENTS

·         Geographic Information System (GIS): Concepts

·         Application of GIS

·         GIS Implementation (how to develop the GIS cell in your organisation)

·         Case Studies

DURATION: 3 Days

FEE: INR 9,500 per participant for Indian Participants

     250 USD for Overseas Participants (for wire transfer details contact us)

Please send the Demand draft favoring: TARA Livelihood Academy,New Delhi.

By registered post or speed post only to-

Manager – Training, TARA Livelihood Academy, 111/9-
Z,Kishangarh, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi- 110070 email id:
bgadre@devalt.org

Click here for nomination form- - http://devalt.org/nomination/

For more information please contact:

Bhavana Gadre
Tel: 011-26132718
Email: bgadre@devalt.org
Website: http://www.devalt.org