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Centre for Geographic Information Systems, Ministry for Habitat, Infrastructure and Land Transport
Centre for GIS
(Centre for Geographic Information Systems, Ministry for Habitat, Infrastructure and Land Transport)
Independence House, P.O. Box 1097
Victoria
Mahe
Seychelles
Type
Government
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Telephone
+248 284444
Fax
+248 225540
http://www.luh.gov.sc/default.aspx?PageId=20
Activities
The Centre for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (hereafter referred to as Centre for GIS) is the body mandated by the government to create, store, manipulate and share spatial data on a digital platform. It has the following roles and functions:
1. To provide a centralized, comprehensive and fully integrated nationwide GIS that serves the requirements of all users from public and non-governmental agencies (i.e. GIS data repository).
2. To provide governmental and non-governmental bodies and the general public with the following GIS services:
· Map Production
· Technical support (GIS software, GIS-related issues)
· GIS software installations & support services
· Training
· WebGIS
· Geodatabase
· Consultation
3. Simplify data transfer between agencies, users and applications.
4. Minimize data redundancy.
5. Assist in Projects that requires GIS assistance.