The promise of GIS to Africa's development

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) can play a very positive role in the development of East African countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. Combining data about economic facilities and activities with online maps and GPS technology can create practical and efficient web solutions that help steer development, says Kenya-based GEO and GIS expert Mark de Blois. 

This is the intro to a very interesting article from our friends at Flying Blue Club Africa.