The GIS Edge in Post-Conflict Rebuilding: Case Studies in the Application of Geographic Information Systems
A Virtual Diplomacy Workshop
Date and Time
Wednesday, November 17, 1999
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location
U.S. Institute of Peace
2nd Floor Conference Room
1200 17th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Directions
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This event addressed the actual and potential applications of geographic information systems (GIS) in post-conflict rebuilding, focusing on data sources, organizational capabilities, products, challenges and lessons learned in the use of GIS. Speakers described case studies relevant to the resettlement of refugees and displaced persons, elections, land distribution, and resources management in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo and El Salvador.
Please note that due to unexpected technical difficulties, a few of the audio files from the Institute's workshop on Geographic Information Systems exhibit poor sound quality. The Institute regrets any inconvenience this may cause. In addition, please note several of the speakers extensively used visual aides throughout their presentations.The views expressed during the workshop do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Institute of Peace, which does not advocate specific policies.
Speakers
Welcome
- Sheryl Brown
Director, Office of Communications, USIP
Co-Director of the Virtual Diplomacy Project
Remarks
(2:51 audio; 1.6 MB download)
Presentations:
Bosnia Forest Assessment: Using Satellite Remote Sensing to Foster Inter-Entity Cooperation in Resources Management
- Harry Bader
Professor of Natural Resources Management
University of Alaska, Fairbanks, currently on leave at Yale University, School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
Remarks
(10:40 audio; 6 MB download)
- Andrew Balser
Remote Sensing Specialist
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Remarks
(15:01 audio; 8.6 MB download)
Q&A
(1:10 audio; 953 KB download)
GIS and Election Analysis in Post-Dayton Bosnia
- Lee R. Schwartz
Chief of the Division of Global Issues
Office of the Geographer and Global Issues
Department of State
Remarks
(24:03 audio; 13.7 MB download)
GIS and Related Technologies for a Land Distribution Program in El Salvador
- Julio Segovia
GIS Specialist, Strategic Development Office
U.S. Agency for International Development
U.S. Embassy, San Salvador
Remarks
(20:39 audio; 11.8 MB download)
Q&A
(14:44 audio; 8.4 MB download)
Cross-Border Crisis Intervention: The Use of GIS in Kosovo
- William B. Wood
Geographer and Director of the Office of the Geographer and Global Issues
Department of State
Remarks
(34:56 audio; 19.9 MB download)
Moderator:
- Carmelle J. Côté
International Relations/GIS Consultant
Environmental System Research Institute (ESRI) Inc.
Wrap Up:
- Ted Okada
Director, Food for the Hungry
Remarks
(10:12 audio; 7 MB download)
