Web-GRiD: A Decision Support Tool for Local Government Units (LGUs) in COVID-19 Response and Recovery Operations

Project Overview:

Region:  
Asia-Pacific

  • Country:  
    Philippines

  • Target Audience:  
    Community MembersYouth

    Language(s) of project:  
    English

    Objective:

    The online training is an advanced-level course on Geographic Information
    System (GIS) focused on web-based GIS technologies, techniques, and
    operations and its use in risk assessment and mapping of public health
    disasters. The training is comprised of synchronous and asynchronous modules
    designed to facilitate effective learning, demonstration and hands-on
    experience of web-based GIS tools. It also includes a mini risk assessment and
    mapping project to be presented as a final requirement for completion.

    By the end of the training course, the participants are able to:

    1-explain the basic concepts, terminologies, and components of public health;
    2-explain the basic concepts of, terminologies, and components of web-based GIS assessment; and
    3-illustrate web-based GIS mapping of HEV factors and risk overlays