Thank you
Asante sana
Your participation in 2023 GIS Day Conference was hugely appreciated
"Geospatial technology stands as a cornerstone for fostering a robust digital economy in Tanzania,serving as a catalyst for achieving sustainable development that will secure a prosperous future for forthcoming"
Dr. Moses Nkundwe Mwasaga, DG ICT Commission
Throughout the conference, we witnessed over 200+ participants gathered at the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) in Dar es Salaam to exchange knowledge and participate in dialogue on utilising geospatial technology for sustainable development in Tanzania.
The conference brought together geospatial enthusiasts, leaders, and practitioners across industries, the private and public sector, academia, and civil society organizations to promote changes that can be made at the community, producer, and government levels for sustainable development.
Engaged participants included:
- 20+government officials from Tanzania
- 90+donor partners, CSO reps, and experts in the geospatial field
- 30+academicians
- 60+secondary students
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Session 1: Welcoming and History of GIS in Tanzania
Aim: Setting the context and history of GIS technology and its evolution in Tanzania.
Summary: Chief Edwin Mugerezi provided insights into the historical journey of GIS in Tanzania, acknowledging GIS pioneers and sponsors. This section aimed to contextualize the significance of GIS Day in the Tanzanian context.
Session 2: Opening Panel: Status of Geospatial Technology
Aim: Assessing the current state of geospatial technology, the policy landscape, challenges, and opportunities
Summary: Dr. Moses Nkundwe, Dr. Zakaria Ngereja, Ibrahim Mambo, and Antidius Kawamala led discussions on the comprehensive analysis of geospatial technology in Tanzania, emphasizing policy aspects and exploring the challenges and opportunities in the field.
Session 3: Revolutionizing Agriculture with Geospatial Technology
Aim: Exploring how geospatial technology contributes to the agricultural revolution and food security.
Summary:Dr. George Mulamula, Dr. Beatrice Tarimo, Erick Tamba, and Dr.Rose Funja discussed the transformative role of geospatial technology in agriculture, focusing on its implications for food security and innovative approaches to farming practices.
Session 4: GIS in Climate Risk Assessment and Disaster Management
Aim: Analyzing the use of GIS in climate risk assessment and disaster management strategies.
Summary: Abdullasat Ghaamid and Studio delved into the application of GIS in climate risk assessment, disaster management, and the critical role of geospatial data in mitigating environmental risks.
Session 5: Geospatial Technology in Tourism and Blue Economy
Aim: Highlighting the significance of geospatial technology in tourism development and the blue economy
Summary: Dr. Atupelye Komba, Simon Machera, Samira, and Steven Kangaile discussed geospatial technology's impact on tourism development and its role in fostering sustainable practices in the blue economy.
Session 6: GIS Water Project: State of the art
Aim: Showcasing the power of geospatial technology in water sector
Summary: Xavier Torret and Antidius Kawamala discussed the power of geospatial tools and solutions from B GEO and how the technology is revolutionizing the water sector.
Session 7: GIS User stories and use cases
Aim: Showcasing innovative GIS projects and how best the technology is being utilized.
Summary: Different projects from TANAPA (Tanzania National Parks Authority), GST (Geological Society Tanzania), NBS (National Bureau of Statistics), Tukutech (Geophysical Survey), and many more were presented on how they have been utilizing GIS in their day-to-day activities.
Session 8: Exhibitions
Aim: Showcasing innovative GIS projects in wider aspect and how best is the technology being utilized.
Summary: Different exhibitors from ESRI East Africa, Youth Mappers, GeoTE, Alpha Infinity Company Limited, AM3, and Info bridge actively engaged with conference participants, showcasing how they have been utilizing GIS in their day-to-day activities.
Session 9: Our Cities Mapathon
Aim: To create and produce basemaps in cities across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Summary: Conference participants came together and joined hands in creating free geospatial data that will help in producing basemaps in cities across Eastern and Southern Africa. This mapathon focused on mapping Langata Nairobi through the Cities Spatial People Award.
Conference Materials
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Session notes and videos will soon be available with other GIS Day Tanzania 2023 Conference Materials HERE.
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