1. Role of the GIS in the Economic and Social Development Workshop Requirements for a GIS System Presented by Abdo Chalhoub ICT Project Manager, Technical Cooperation Unit Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR), Lebanon

2. 2 Components of the GIS System: 4 Software 4 Human Resources 4 Data 4 Hardware 4 Policies & Procedures Presentation Outline

3. 3 GIS Requirements: Software GIS Packages: ESRI Products: ARC GIS Intergraph Products: GeoMedia And many other Products: Mapinfo, Geoconcept, etc.. Tailored Applications: Specially Developed for organizations based on their specific needs

4. 4 GIS Requirements: Human Resources GIS is relatively new technology for the Lebanese Government therefore: Training and awareness programs are required Raising Awareness such as : workshops, seminars to highlight the capabilities of GIS

5. 5 GIS Requirements: Human Resources (Continued) Training requirements There are two types of users: 1.Application administration (responsible for data preparation): This type of users requires an advanced level of GIS knowledge 2.GIS users (data manipulation): Only requires basic knowledge of GIS

6. 6 The Data is : The ‘Fuel’ for GISThe ‘Fuel’ for GIS The most costly component:The most costly component: 80% of the cost of GIS relates to data GIS Requirements: Data

7. 7 Type/Source of Information: Base Maps: Administrative boundaries, contour lines, roads, etc..DAG Thematic Maps: land use, bird flu, schools, farms, hospitals (to be developed by the organization itself or outsourced) Data Model: compatible with the National GIS Data Model (the 10 Themes of DAG) Special consideration should also be given to having a standard format of Metadata to facilitate data exchange GIS Requirements: Data (Continued)

8. 8 For Application Administration: Dual Xeon Processor (3 GHz or better) 4 GB RAM Fast Storage Controller (SCSI) 256-bit Video Card with 256 MB video RAM Support 2 Monitors 22” Monitor For GIS users: Pentium IV Processor (3 GHz or better) 2 GB RAM 128-bit Video Card with 128 MB video RAM 22” Monitor For External GIS users (Web users): Any Machine running Web Browsing Software GIS Requirements: Hardware

9. 9 For: How and when to update data (Maps, GIS Layers, etc..)How and when to update data (Maps, GIS Layers, etc..) Who can updateWho can update Backup and recoveryBackup and recovery Information SecurityInformation SecurityEtc.. GIS Requirements: Policies & Procedures

10. 10 Useful web site resources: http://www.informs.gov.lbhttp://www.OMSAR.gov.lb Eng. Abdo Chalhoub ICT Project Manager Technical Cooperation Unit achalhoub@OMSAR.gov.lb