GIS and remote sensing application in development cooperation

Zimmermann, Willi

GIS. - Vol. 6, No. 2 (1993) ; p. 1-2

The author introduces the GIS-issue dedicated to application of Geo Information Systems in developing countries, not so much highlighting techchnology but problems concerned with integration and implementation of GIS for the management of natural resources and rural development. Memorizing that methodologies and technologies cannot merely be transferred from industrial countries to developing countries the author lists the basic lessons which have been learned during the past years as well as some encouraging initiatives.