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Down to Earth: Geographic Information for Sustainable Development in Africa
Issue
Geographic Data and Information Needs
Mineral resource management
• Distribution of mineral resources
• Administrative data on exploration and prospecting activities
Human health management (equitable distribution of health facilities; early diagnosis, prompt treatment and environmental management; hygiene education)
• Demographic data
• Location and capacity of existing facilities and population centers
• Distribution of disease vectors
• Distribution of water pockets for remedial action
• Distribution, flow, and chemical characteristics of water courses
SOURCE: Adapted from ECA (2001)
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