Improving Coordination through Mapping: Using GIS to Map Community Boreholes in South Sudan

Author(s)
Evans, P.
Publication language
English
Pages
6pp
Date published
12 Sep 2017
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Water, sanitation and hygiene, Coordination, Technological
Countries
South Sudan
Organisations
Oxfam
Link
http://policy-practice.oxfam.org.uk/publications/improving-coordination-through-…

In South Sudan, Oxfam has introduced the use of geographic information systems (GIS) to map water and sanitation facilities across conflict-hit Wau. This case study explains how this has enabled Oxfam and partners to better monitor and coordinate activities – and has the potential to maximize opportunities to develop sustainable water sources.