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Natures Benefits in Kenya An Atlas of Ecosystems and Human Well-Being
Natureandrsquos Benefits in Kenya is an Atlas of Ecosystems and Human Well-Being represents a step forward in the analysis of poverty in Kenya and its relation to the natural environment. It is the result of a partnership of national and international organizations, some of which were involved in preparing the first high-resolution poverty maps of Kenya. This publication springs from an effort among these partners to overlay the newly created poverty maps with environmental resource maps based on surveys and remote sensing data. The intent is to show the location and status of key environmental resources that are likely to have significant links with poverty. In creating this report, we worked with several purposes and audiences in mind.
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World Resources Institute,Department of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing (Government of Kenya),International Livestock Research Institute,Central Bureau of Statistics (Government of Kenya)
L-04 land use characterisation of a selected study area in Somaliland
There is a growing concern over the degradation of natural and agro-ecosystems.In this case, land use studies form the basis for analysis of the causes leading to degradation of agro-ecosystem outputs, or deterioration of a natural ecosystem.This study combines the scientific research techniques of GIS and remote sensing as mapping tools, accompanied by ground observations involving site-specific semi structured interviews with local people familiar with the area and contact with local organizations.
The information generated can be used to assist in making wise choices about land use, determining where best to locate new settlements, cropping, drainage, irrigation, where and when to apply new technologies, to explain spatial and temporal variations in output, and to respond to many other questions about management, use and conservation of the natural
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Land Resources of Somalia
The purpose of the present report is two-fold: (1)To summarize and consolidate the main findings of the various land resource surveys and studies carried out in the three study areas and (2) to give a generalized assessment of the land resources of the whole country, based on both existing data (notably on climatic and soils) and on recent SWALIM data.
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Somalia Water and Land Information Management, Nairobi (Kenya)
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National Academy of Sciences
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L-02 Landform of selected study areas in Somaliland and Southern Somalia
A key outcome of this study is a new landform dataset for the selected areas of interest (AOI). The mapping of landforms was carried out at a semi detailed scale of 1:50 000 to 1:100 000 and currently constitutes the most recent, detailed and consistent dataset over large portions of the Somali territory. Landscape and relief were mapped through visual interpretation of satellite images combined with geomorphometry. The report contains two landform maps, one for each of the two study areas. The report can be used for natural resource inventory and management. It has potential applications in soil and land cover mapping and land suitability assessment.
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Somalia Water and Land Information Management, Nairobi (Kenya)
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African E-markets, Information and economic development
Written by a select group of African academics, policy makers, researchers, and experts from various social and economic science disciplines, African E-Markets provides provocative insights and case studies on the role information plays in African development. Up-to-date research and analysis on the impact of various forms of information on the development process is presented, including e-economic development and its impact on economic growth. Calling for greater attention to be paid to information as a key sector in national economic development, this exploration of African economics cites the advantages of better statistical data and geographic information for more effective economic planning, management, and forecasting in the digital age.
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Economic Commision for Africa, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
L-01 - Field Survey Manual- Landform, Soil, Soil Erosion, Land Use and Cover
This Field Survey Manual has been produced by the SWALIM (Somalia Water and Land Information Management System) Land Team as a guide to concepts and tools in carrying out field land resource surveys. It is intended for use in both Somaliland and Southern Somalia, the two main foci areas of the present SWALIM Project. However, it may be used by any professional and/or institution dealing with land resource inventories.
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Somalia Water and Land Information Management, Nairobi (Kenya)
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Puntland State for Water, Energy and Natural Resources Corporation
L-05 Soil survey of a selected study area in Somaliland
Since the start of the war in 1991, no soil surveys have been undertaken and available soil data produced by SOGREAH has been lost, including maps showing spatial variability of soils.In view of the foregoing, and considering future planning activities in Somalia, there is a need to generate baseline data that provides an accurate reflection of the current status of natural resources. SWALIM conducted a soil survey using a combination of modern and conventional approaches (to overcome the various constraints within the study area) to map spatial variability of soils as a primary input to land suitability and land degradation assessment ,oriented towards a variety of users.
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Water and Sanitation Program
W-07 Urban Water Supply Assessment
A technical assessment of the water sources was carried based on the Somalia Water Sources Information Management – SWIMS SoftwareThe data and information collected during these assessment included maps of water supply systems for each town surveyed showing each water source
(boreholes only), storage tanks, and layout of pipes network, water kiosks, water vendors,and utilities capacity. The water market information needed for analysing water affordability, including assessment of commodity and willingness to pay for improved services, operation and maintenance cost and the social and economic benefits compared to the investment value were established .
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Somalia Water and Land Information Management, Nairobi (Kenya)
Hydrogeological report on 8 borehoes in Central and Southern Somalia
The hydro-geological survey and drilling 8 boreholes aims to improve the availability of water in areas identified as high priority and those having acute shortage of water supply. These include areas of settlement of vulnerable groups such as returnees, IDPs and pastoral population in drought stricken regions of Somalia
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Awale Drilling Company and Engineering Contractors
Somalia water sources information management system(SWIMS)software guide
The Somalia Water Sources Information Management System (SWIMS) is a data management software developed by the Somalia Water and Land Information Management project (SWALIM). The software provides a link to the agencies working in different regions in Somalia towards developing a water sources inventory for the entire country.
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W-06 Somalia Water Sources Information Management System
SWIMS is a tool designed to build an inventory of water sources in Somalia that will allow a basic characterization of the sources in terms of physical, socio-economic and management practices.The purpose of this field guide is to ensure a common approach to collecting data in the field is employed by all users of SWIMS. This is the critical first step to ensuring data quality and consistency both across and within the data sets housed in SWIMS
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Somalia Water and Land Information Management, Nairobi (Kenya)
Somalia Water Sources Information Management System(SWIMS)
The purpose of the Somalia Water Information Management System (SWIMS) is to provide a mechanism for constructing and maintaining an inventory of Water Sources in Somalia to
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Somalia Water and Land Information Management, Nairobi (Kenya)
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Geomatec Engineering and Management
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FAO SWALIM water sources Maps
A map of somalia on ICRC water sources interventions as at January 2006 . Also in the map are UNICEF initiated health facilities as at that date.
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Somalia Water and Land Information Management, Nairobi (Kenya)
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Danish International Development Assistance
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