To improve the delivery of public services and address concerns over transparency, the Drakenstein Municipality in the Western Cape used geographic information system (GIS) technology.
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Geoinformation Science has come of age, but to many users and practitioners today the origin and history of the science is unknown. In a recent article Rachel Steenson, Market Engagement Manager at ESRI in Ireland, explains the principles behind GIS and how it is used to visualise the landscape.
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The Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso, has appointed members of the Committee for Spatial Information in accordance with section 5 of the Spatial Data Infrastructure Act, 2003 (Act 54 of 2003).
GISSA members are directly and/or indirectly benefiting through GISSA servants’ involvement at various forums to represent the interests of the profession and industry towards growing and being relevant. It must also be noted that this is conducted on voluntary service. GISSA’s involvement entails, but is not restricted to, the following focus areas: • Statutory mandate • Skills Development & Training • Institutions of Higher Learning • Research & Development • Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD)
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