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Melissa Loudon - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Open source GIS for HIV/AIDS management
International Journal of Health Geographics, 2008Co-Authors: Bas Vanmeulebrouk, Ulrike Rivett, Adam Ricketts, Melissa LoudonAbstract:Background Reliable access to basic services can improve a community's resilience to HIV/AIDS. Accordingly, work is being done to upgrade the physical infrastructure in affected areas, often employing a strategy of decentralised service provision. Spatial characteristics are one of the major determinants in implementing services, even in the smaller municipal areas, and good quality spatial information is needed to inform decision making processes. However, limited funds, technical infrastructure and human resource capacity result in little or no access to spatial information for crucial infrastructure development decisions at local level. This research investigated whether it would be possible to develop a GIS for basic infrastructure planning and management at local level. Given the resource constraints of the local Government Context, particularly in small municipalities, it was decided that open source software should be used for the prototype system. Results The design and development of a prototype system illustrated that it is possible to develop an open source GIS system that can be used within the Context of local information management. Usability tests show a high degree of usability for the system, which is important considering the heavy workload and high staff turnover that characterises local Government in South Africa. Local infrastructure management stakeholders interviewed in a case study of a South African municipality see the potential for the use of GIS as a communication tool and are generally positive about the use of GIS for these purposes. They note security issues that may arise through the sharing of information, lack of skills and resource constraints as the major barriers to adoption. Conclusion The case study shows that spatial information is an identified need at local level. Open source GIS software can be used to develop a system to provide local-level stakeholders with spatial information. However, the suitability of the technology is only a part of the system – there are wider information and management issues which need to be addressed before the implementation of a local-level GIS for infrastructure management can be successful.
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Open source GIS for HIV/AIDS management
International Journal of Health Geographics, 2008Co-Authors: Bas Vanmeulebrouk, Ulrike Rivett, Adam Ricketts, Melissa LoudonAbstract:BACKGROUND: Reliable access to basic services can improve a community's resilience to HIV/AIDS. Accordingly, work is being done to upgrade the physical infrastructure in affected areas, often employing a strategy of decentralised service provision. Spatial characteristics are one of the major determinants in implementing services, even in the smaller municipal areas, and good quality spatial information is needed to inform decision making processes. However, limited funds, technical infrastructure and human resource capacity result in little or no access to spatial information for crucial infrastructure development decisions at local level.This research investigated whether it would be possible to develop a GIS for basic infrastructure planning and management at local level. Given the resource constraints of the local Government Context, particularly in small municipalities, it was decided that open source software should be used for the prototype system. RESULTS: The design and development of a prototype system illustrated that it is possible to develop an open source GIS system that can be used within the Context of local information management. Usability tests show a high degree of usability for the system, which is important considering the heavy workload and high staff turnover that characterises local Government in South Africa. Local infrastructure management stakeholders interviewed in a case study of a South African municipality see the potential for the use of GIS as a communication tool and are generally positive about the use of GIS for these purposes. They note security issues that may arise through the sharing of information, lack of skills and resource constraints as the major barriers to adoption. CONCLUSION: The case study shows that spatial information is an identified need at local level. Open source GIS software can be used to develop a system to provide local-level stakeholders with spatial information. However, the suitability of the technology is only a part of the system - there are wider information and management issues which need to be addressed before the implementation of a local-level GIS for infrastructure management can be successful.
Bas Vanmeulebrouk - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Open source GIS for HIV/AIDS management
International Journal of Health Geographics, 2008Co-Authors: Bas Vanmeulebrouk, Ulrike Rivett, Adam Ricketts, Melissa LoudonAbstract:Background Reliable access to basic services can improve a community's resilience to HIV/AIDS. Accordingly, work is being done to upgrade the physical infrastructure in affected areas, often employing a strategy of decentralised service provision. Spatial characteristics are one of the major determinants in implementing services, even in the smaller municipal areas, and good quality spatial information is needed to inform decision making processes. However, limited funds, technical infrastructure and human resource capacity result in little or no access to spatial information for crucial infrastructure development decisions at local level. This research investigated whether it would be possible to develop a GIS for basic infrastructure planning and management at local level. Given the resource constraints of the local Government Context, particularly in small municipalities, it was decided that open source software should be used for the prototype system. Results The design and development of a prototype system illustrated that it is possible to develop an open source GIS system that can be used within the Context of local information management. Usability tests show a high degree of usability for the system, which is important considering the heavy workload and high staff turnover that characterises local Government in South Africa. Local infrastructure management stakeholders interviewed in a case study of a South African municipality see the potential for the use of GIS as a communication tool and are generally positive about the use of GIS for these purposes. They note security issues that may arise through the sharing of information, lack of skills and resource constraints as the major barriers to adoption. Conclusion The case study shows that spatial information is an identified need at local level. Open source GIS software can be used to develop a system to provide local-level stakeholders with spatial information. However, the suitability of the technology is only a part of the system – there are wider information and management issues which need to be addressed before the implementation of a local-level GIS for infrastructure management can be successful.
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Open source GIS for HIV/AIDS management
International Journal of Health Geographics, 2008Co-Authors: Bas Vanmeulebrouk, Ulrike Rivett, Adam Ricketts, Melissa LoudonAbstract:BACKGROUND: Reliable access to basic services can improve a community's resilience to HIV/AIDS. Accordingly, work is being done to upgrade the physical infrastructure in affected areas, often employing a strategy of decentralised service provision. Spatial characteristics are one of the major determinants in implementing services, even in the smaller municipal areas, and good quality spatial information is needed to inform decision making processes. However, limited funds, technical infrastructure and human resource capacity result in little or no access to spatial information for crucial infrastructure development decisions at local level.This research investigated whether it would be possible to develop a GIS for basic infrastructure planning and management at local level. Given the resource constraints of the local Government Context, particularly in small municipalities, it was decided that open source software should be used for the prototype system. RESULTS: The design and development of a prototype system illustrated that it is possible to develop an open source GIS system that can be used within the Context of local information management. Usability tests show a high degree of usability for the system, which is important considering the heavy workload and high staff turnover that characterises local Government in South Africa. Local infrastructure management stakeholders interviewed in a case study of a South African municipality see the potential for the use of GIS as a communication tool and are generally positive about the use of GIS for these purposes. They note security issues that may arise through the sharing of information, lack of skills and resource constraints as the major barriers to adoption. CONCLUSION: The case study shows that spatial information is an identified need at local level. Open source GIS software can be used to develop a system to provide local-level stakeholders with spatial information. However, the suitability of the technology is only a part of the system - there are wider information and management issues which need to be addressed before the implementation of a local-level GIS for infrastructure management can be successful.
Nick Lebredo - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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sustainability leadership in a local Government Context
Public Performance & Management Review, 2014Co-Authors: Xiaohu Wang, Montgomery Van Wart, Nick LebredoAbstract:Sustainability in a local Context involves not only environmental practices such as energy conservation, but also policy efforts to involve communities, develop organizational capacity, and encourage widespread adoption. Sustainability leadership is the promotion of an array of practices, over time, by a broad array of actors including council members, citizens, state legislators, and others—that is, the type of social change leadership defined by Van Wart in Dynamics of Leadership. However, the key role of public administrators in local sustainability has largely been ignored in the literature. Using a national database from U. S. cities, this study provides an organizational-change explanation of the important subroles of administrators in local sustainability. It finds that administrators can have a substantial function in sustainability leadership by engaging citizens, enhancing technical expertise, mobilizing financial resources, and developing managerial execution capacity for sustainability. Effect...
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sustainability leadership in a local Government Context the administrator s role in the process
Public Performance & Management Review, 2014Co-Authors: Xiaohu Wang, Montgomery Van Wart, Nick LebredoAbstract:Sustainability in a local Context involves not only environmental practices such as energy conservation, but also policy efforts to involve communities, develop organizational capacity, and encourage widespread adoption. Sustainability leadership is the promotion of an array of practices, over time, by a broad array of actors including council members, citizens, state legislators, and others—that is, the type of social change leadership defined by Van Wart in Dynamics of Leadership. However, the key role of public administrators in local sustainability has largely been ignored in the literature. Using a national database from U. S. cities, this study provides an organizational-change explanation of the important subroles of administrators in local sustainability. It finds that administrators can have a substantial function in sustainability leadership by engaging citizens, enhancing technical expertise, mobilizing financial resources, and developing managerial execution capacity for sustainability. Effect...
Linda Dawson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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e-Government services in the local Government Context: An Australian case study
Business Process Management Journal, 2006Co-Authors: P. Shackleton, Julie Fisher, Linda DawsonAbstract:Purpose To examine the progress local Governments in Victoria. Australia have made utilizing the internet to deliver traditional services, and examine models that attempt to define the maturity of local Government electronic service delivery. Design/methodology/approach The research approach comprised two components. The first was to examination and assess local Government web sites in Victoria, and the second part involved an in-depth case study with one local Government. Findings The findings suggest that conventional linear e-commerce and e-Government maturity models are not applicable in the case of local Government as this level of Government traditionally focuses more on active community participation and interaction. Research limitations/implications The research examines a wide sample of council web sites but the case study is limited to one council. It suggests that the implementation and uptake of e-commerce and e-Government across the local Government sector have been mixed and more detailed models of electronic service are needed. Practical implications In Australia, there has been significant Federal Government emphasis on initiatives to promote internet use for local Government service provision, yet the move to electronic service delivery (ESD) in the sector has been varied. For the local Government sector, the internet offers significant potential for the delivery of Government services and this research identifies some significant issues. Originality/value The report on the research outlines the similarities and differences between the various levels of Government and suggests that the purpose and needs of ESD are different for municipal councils.
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e Government services in the local Government Context an australian case study
Business Process Management Journal, 2006Co-Authors: P. Shackleton, Julie Fisher, Linda DawsonAbstract:Purpose – To examine the progress local Governments in Victoria. Australia have made utilizing the internet to deliver traditional services, and examine models that attempt to define the maturity of local Government electronic service delivery.Design/methodology/approach – The research approach comprised two components. The first was to examination and assess local Government web sites in Victoria, and the second part involved an in‐depth case study with one local Government.Findings – The findings suggest that conventional linear e‐commerce and e‐Government maturity models are not applicable in the case of local Government as this level of Government traditionally focuses more on active community participation and interaction.Research limitations/implications – The research examines a wide sample of council web sites but the case study is limited to one council. It suggests that the implementation and uptake of e‐commerce and e‐Government across the local Government sector have been mixed and more detail...
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E‐Government services in the local Government Context: an Australian case study
Business Process Management Journal, 2006Co-Authors: P. Shackleton, Julie Fisher, Linda DawsonAbstract:Purpose – To examine the progress local Governments in Victoria. Australia have made utilizing the internet to deliver traditional services, and examine models that attempt to define the maturity of local Government electronic service delivery.Design/methodology/approach – The research approach comprised two components. The first was to examination and assess local Government web sites in Victoria, and the second part involved an in‐depth case study with one local Government.Findings – The findings suggest that conventional linear e‐commerce and e‐Government maturity models are not applicable in the case of local Government as this level of Government traditionally focuses more on active community participation and interaction.Research limitations/implications – The research examines a wide sample of council web sites but the case study is limited to one council. It suggests that the implementation and uptake of e‐commerce and e‐Government across the local Government sector have been mixed and more detail...
Ulrike Rivett - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Open source GIS for HIV/AIDS management
International Journal of Health Geographics, 2008Co-Authors: Bas Vanmeulebrouk, Ulrike Rivett, Adam Ricketts, Melissa LoudonAbstract:Background Reliable access to basic services can improve a community's resilience to HIV/AIDS. Accordingly, work is being done to upgrade the physical infrastructure in affected areas, often employing a strategy of decentralised service provision. Spatial characteristics are one of the major determinants in implementing services, even in the smaller municipal areas, and good quality spatial information is needed to inform decision making processes. However, limited funds, technical infrastructure and human resource capacity result in little or no access to spatial information for crucial infrastructure development decisions at local level. This research investigated whether it would be possible to develop a GIS for basic infrastructure planning and management at local level. Given the resource constraints of the local Government Context, particularly in small municipalities, it was decided that open source software should be used for the prototype system. Results The design and development of a prototype system illustrated that it is possible to develop an open source GIS system that can be used within the Context of local information management. Usability tests show a high degree of usability for the system, which is important considering the heavy workload and high staff turnover that characterises local Government in South Africa. Local infrastructure management stakeholders interviewed in a case study of a South African municipality see the potential for the use of GIS as a communication tool and are generally positive about the use of GIS for these purposes. They note security issues that may arise through the sharing of information, lack of skills and resource constraints as the major barriers to adoption. Conclusion The case study shows that spatial information is an identified need at local level. Open source GIS software can be used to develop a system to provide local-level stakeholders with spatial information. However, the suitability of the technology is only a part of the system – there are wider information and management issues which need to be addressed before the implementation of a local-level GIS for infrastructure management can be successful.
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Open source GIS for HIV/AIDS management
International Journal of Health Geographics, 2008Co-Authors: Bas Vanmeulebrouk, Ulrike Rivett, Adam Ricketts, Melissa LoudonAbstract:BACKGROUND: Reliable access to basic services can improve a community's resilience to HIV/AIDS. Accordingly, work is being done to upgrade the physical infrastructure in affected areas, often employing a strategy of decentralised service provision. Spatial characteristics are one of the major determinants in implementing services, even in the smaller municipal areas, and good quality spatial information is needed to inform decision making processes. However, limited funds, technical infrastructure and human resource capacity result in little or no access to spatial information for crucial infrastructure development decisions at local level.This research investigated whether it would be possible to develop a GIS for basic infrastructure planning and management at local level. Given the resource constraints of the local Government Context, particularly in small municipalities, it was decided that open source software should be used for the prototype system. RESULTS: The design and development of a prototype system illustrated that it is possible to develop an open source GIS system that can be used within the Context of local information management. Usability tests show a high degree of usability for the system, which is important considering the heavy workload and high staff turnover that characterises local Government in South Africa. Local infrastructure management stakeholders interviewed in a case study of a South African municipality see the potential for the use of GIS as a communication tool and are generally positive about the use of GIS for these purposes. They note security issues that may arise through the sharing of information, lack of skills and resource constraints as the major barriers to adoption. CONCLUSION: The case study shows that spatial information is an identified need at local level. Open source GIS software can be used to develop a system to provide local-level stakeholders with spatial information. However, the suitability of the technology is only a part of the system - there are wider information and management issues which need to be addressed before the implementation of a local-level GIS for infrastructure management can be successful.
