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GIS and Spatial Analysis for Monitoring and Evaluation Program

Enhance your skills in GIS and spatial analysis for Monitoring and Evaluation with this comprehensive program, featuring practical exercises, case studies, and participatory approaches to improve project outcomes across various sectors.

Virtual classes | 0 Week(s) | FEE: Ksh 120000 / USD 1200

Application Deadline: 9th December 2024

GIS and Spatial Analysis for Monitoring and Evaluation Program

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Enroll today in our GIS and Spatial Analysis for Monitoring and Evaluation Program to elevate and expand your expertise.

Program Fee

120000 / USD 1200

Duration

0 Week(s)

Study Mode

Virtual classes


Introduction

Welcome to the GIS and Spatial Analysis for Monitoring and Evaluation Program transformative experience designed to enhance your skills in utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis within M&E contexts. This program will equip you with the tools and methodologies necessary to integrate spatial data into your evaluation processes, enabling you to make informed decisions and improve project outcomes.

Throughout this engaging curriculum, you will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, focusing on participatory approaches and ethical considerations. By the end of this program, you will have the expertise to effectively apply GIS and spatial analysis techniques to address real-world M&E challenges in various sectors.


Application Process

1

Register

Submit your registration by filling in the form online.

2

Make Payments

Receive Invoice upon registration and make payments.

3

Join program

Choose a mode of study and attend course.


Program Prerequisites

  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with data management.
  • Stable internet connection for participation in online sessions.
  • A willingness to learn and adapt to various GIS tools and platforms.

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Program Modules

  • Definition and Importance of GIS in M&E
  • Key Concepts and Terminologies in GIS
  • Differences Between GIS and Traditional Data Analysis
  • Hands-on Exercise 1: Explore a GIS software interface and basic functionalities.
  • Case Study 1: Review a project where GIS was effectively used in M&E.
  • Data Management Best Practices
  • Geographic Databases and Data Formats
  • Hands-on Exercise 3: Organize and store spatial data in a GIS database.
  • Case Study 3: Evaluate data management practices in a real-world project.
  • Introduction to Spatial Analysis
  • Common Spatial Analysis Techniques (Buffering, Overlay, Hotspot Analysis)
  • Hands-on Exercise 4: Perform basic spatial analysis using sample datasets.
  • Case Study 4: Review a project that utilized spatial analysis to inform M&E.
  • Importance of Visualization in M&E
  • Creating Maps and Visualizations in GIS
  • Hands-on Exercise 5: Create a thematic map based on sample data.
  • Case Study 5: Analyze effective mapping techniques used in M&E reports.
  • Integrating Spatial and Non-Spatial Data
  • Techniques for Analyzing Relationships in Data
  • Hands-on Exercise 6: Conduct a spatial analysis combining various datasets.
  • Case Study 6: Discuss a project that successfully integrated GIS in data interpretation.
  • Introduction to Participatory GIS (PGIS)
  • Engaging Stakeholders in GIS Mapping
  • Hands-on Exercise 7: Design a participatory mapping activity for a community project.
  • Case Study 7: Review a successful PGIS initiative and discuss stakeholder engagement.
  • Understanding Gender and Inclusivity in GIS Applications
  • Developing Gender-Sensitive Spatial Indicators
  • Hands-on Exercise 8: Create a gender-sensitive map using GIS tools.
  • Case Study 8: Analyze a GIS project that addressed gender issues in M&E.
  • M&E in Health Programs using GIS
  • M&E in Education Programs using GIS
  • M&E in Agriculture Programs using GIS
  • Hands-on Exercise 9: Develop a GIS-based M&E plan for a specific sector.
  • Case Study 9: Evaluate sector-specific GIS practices in completed projects.
  • Spatial Modeling and Prediction
  • Integrating Real-Time Data into GIS
  • Hands-on Exercise 10: Build a simple spatial model to predict outcomes.
  • Case Study 10: Analyze a project that utilized advanced GIS techniques during a crisis.
  • Identifying Risks in M&E Projects
  • GIS Tools for Risk Assessment
  • Hands-on Exercise 11: Conduct a risk assessment using spatial data.
  • Case Study 11: Review a project where GIS played a crucial role in risk management.
  • Structuring an M&E Report with GIS Findings
  • Presenting Spatial Data to Stakeholders
  • Hands-on Exercise 12: Draft a report incorporating GIS maps and visuals.
  • Case Study 12: Analyze successful M&E reports that effectively used GIS.
  • Assessing the Effectiveness of GIS Applications in Projects
  • Measuring Impact through Spatial Analysis
  • Hands-on Exercise 13: Evaluate the impact of a GIS initiative in a selected project.
  • Case Study 13: Discuss lessons learned from a project that integrated GIS in M&E.
  • Emerging Technologies in GIS (AI, Machine Learning, etc.)
  • The Role of Big Data in GIS and M&E
  • Hands-on Exercise 14: Explore new GIS tools and software.
  • Case Study 14: Review a forward-looking project utilizing cutting-edge GIS technologies.

Certifications

Upon successful course completion, participants will be awarded a certificate of program completion from Indepth Research Institute.

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The Program also Includes

Program Delivery

Delivered via video lectures in form of zoom and google meet.

Real World Examples

Delivered through a combination of video and live online lectures.

Hands on Experience

Learn through individual assignments and feedback.

Debrief of Learning

A combination of recorded and live video lectures.


Tech Stack

No Technology needed

Upcoming Application Deadline

Admissions are closed once the requisite number of participants enroll for the upcoming cohort. Apply early to secure your seat.

Deadline: 9 Dec 2024

Program Fees

Fees: 120000 / USD 1200

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