Research on Drought and Desertification in Sudan: A Computer-based Information Support System.
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1995-05
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Information is a crucial resource for conducting research. The present study examines the
ways of providing environmental information for researchers in drought and desertification
in Sudan.
Drought and desertification is one of the serious environmental problems facing Sudan, and
it has resulted in remarkable degradation of natural resources. The performance of the
economy has been affected accordingly , and a number of serious social problems have
cropped up. The government has realized the extent of danger, and has initiated plans to
combat desertification through the unification of efforts. The dispersed efforts have to be
consolidated through the use of information, and communication technologies, that can
facilitate the exchange and dissemination of information.
The results of a survey shows that the existing information facilities are inadequate for the
provision of reliable information service to researchers, planners and decision makers.
This study proposes the introduction of a new computer-based information support system
that can replace the old inefficient manual system at IES , and proposes the linkage of the
various institutions concerned with environmental issues through networking. Prototype
databases have been designed using Micro-CDS/ISIS which can be used for retrieving
information using a search interface available at SISA. Measures to be taken for
implementation and for further improvements of the prototype system have been suggested.
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Research on Drought and Desertification in Sudan