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The significance of geographical information systems for development planning

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Based on the experiences in the City of Cape Town, this article argues that technological progress should be utilised to undergird urban and regional planning in South and southern Africa for at least three reasons. First, as far as planning for the future is concerned, information technology can help us come to grips with the multiple challenges facing the new South Africa. Second, information technology would provide structural leverage in the formulation, adoption and implementation of community-driven development pro grammes. Third, it would enable local authorities to cooperate across jurisdictional boundaries to promote substantive information sharing and proactive planning strategies.

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  • John Williams, 1999. "The significance of geographical information systems for development planning," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 16(2), pages 345-356.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:deveza:v:16:y:1999:i:2:p:345-356
    DOI: 10.1080/03768359908440082
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