Information Support System for Energy Planning In Zambia
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1994-05
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
This study investigated the information support
system for energy planning in Zambia and presents
possible ways of strengthening the existing information
system and services . A systems analysis has been carried
out to evaluate the existing information services at the
Energy Planning Unit and results presented and commented
upon. Quality assurance characteristics have been used t o
measure the relevancy, value and quality of information
services and products for the energy planners and
decision makers at the Energy Planning Unit. In this
context, a user requirement analysis has also been done.
Findings from the interviews with energy planners and
decision makers are presented.
In addition , a survey of t he information systems in
in situations in the energy sector and those related to it
has been carried out and proposals made f o r a mutually
compatible manual and automated network arrangement.
The draft proposals on national information policy
f or Zambia is reviewed with the view t o examining the
policy statements relating to the establishment of a
coherent information infrastructure with particular
reference to the energy sector in the country.
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Information Science