GeoBase 3.0

Country: Afghanistan
Location within country: Kabul
Name of Client: USAID
Start date: January 2008
Completion date: May 2008

Project Summary:

Beyondsolutions core team was part of the development team to develope GeoBase 3.0, a web-based Geographic Information System (GIS) application for USAID in Kabul, Afghanistan. This project transformed GeoBase from a project activity tracking database into a powerful spatial information management system.

Background:

Previously, USAID utilized GeoBase as a Management Information System (MIS) to record and manage data on all their reconstruction and development activities in Afghanistan.

GeoBase 3.0 Enhancements:

• Spatial Capabilities: The new version leveraged GIS functionalities to represent project data visually on maps, offering a more insightful way to explore and analyze project locations and distributions.
• Enhanced Data Visualization: By integrating with ArcGIS Server 9.1, GeoBase 3.0 provided interactive maps and spatial visualizations, enabling users to gain a deeper understanding of USAID’s development efforts across Afghanistan.

Technical Specifications:

• Development Platform: Visual Studio 2003
• Database: SQL Server 2000
• Spatial Data Engine: Spatial Data Engine (SDE)
• GIS Platform: ArcGIS Server 9.1

Project Impact:

GeoBase 3.0 transformed USAID’s data management system by introducing a powerful GIS component. This facilitated improved decision-making by providing USAID personnel with a location-based view of their projects, enabling them to identify trends, optimize resource allocation, and track project progress more effectively.