Consortium
for Spatial Information (CSI)
Thinking Spatially, Acting Globally for a Sustainable Future
The fifteen Centers within the CGIAR actively work on issues related to sustainable development, natural resource management, environmental conservation and poverty alleviation. The spatial components of these research fields have grown exponentially in the last few years. Similarly, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of spatial information in CGIAR research and development activities. However, much of the geo-spatial data generated by any one Center remains inaccessible to global research and development communities, the National Agricultural Research and Extension System (NARES) and other local partners, as well as to CGIAR scientists at other Centers. As a result, there is an increasing demand for each of the CGIAR Centers to actively work on data dissemination and information inter-operability.
Objectives
The Consortium for Spatial Information (CSI) was formed to provide a network
for CGIAR scientists to address the above issues. This activity will use
the existing CSI network to facilitate increased networking and collaboration;
develop infrastructure for geo-spatial data sharing and common spatial
data management; and provide a platform for the wide dissemination of
CGIAR geo-spatial science, based on international standards and catalog
initiatives.
The goal of this project is to establish the CSI as a premier platform for the global sharing and dissemination of spatial knowledge and information, specifically targeting the facilitation of sustainable development.
The target audience includes CGIAR scientists, and a diverse set of stakeholders at local, national and international levels: NARES, government analysts, conservation and development NGOs, producer organizations and researchers.
Lead Administrative Center
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Project Coordinator
Robert Zomer, Coordinator, Consortium for Spatial Information (IWMI)
Project Status
Commencement date: March 2004
Planned project duration: 36 months
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