Showing posts with label PGIS2005. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PGIS2005. Show all posts

Friday, January 08, 2010

Interview with Steve deRoy about the role of networking and communication in PGIS practice



In this interview, Mr. Steven DeRoy illustrates the power of networking and the importance of integrating this practice into the daily realm of PGIS. These professional exchanges create an opportunity to dialogue with likeminding professionals, allowing practitioners to share ideas and approaches to solve common challenges. Maps also play a vital role in communicating ideas amongst different parties and for advocating change in current affairs

Friday, October 23, 2009

Dr. Robert Chambers elaborates on Participatory GIS (PGIS) practice



Dr. Robert Chambers from the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), UK, reflects on the intersection of participatory development and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and on the resulting good and bad practices. In the interview Dr. Chambers calls on practitioners and development agencies to ensure that good practice is put in place to avoid the repetition of the misuse of PRA (i.e. Participatory Rural Appraisal) done in the 80's and 90's.