Guidelines for the Development of GRID-Compatible National Geographic Information Systems (GIS): GRID Information Series No. 13

This document is intended to provide guidance to countries wishing to establish a geographic information system (015) centre compatible with the United Nations Environment Programmes Global Resource Information Database (GRID). It assumes that a decision in principle has been taken concerning the desirability of establishing a national GIS to serve environmental assessment and management, land use planning and development-related decision-making. It deals with type of activities to be undertaken and facilities to be acquired. Section II addresses organizational and technical requirements; Section Iii provides guidelines for systems implementation: and Section IV outlines the assistance which UNEP may be able to provide.