Walid Saleh Regional coordinator, MENA Region Enhancing the use of Science in International Waters projects to improve project results

Presentation Outline KM Strategy and Systems at UNU-INWEH and the Centre for Community Mapping (COMAP) 1. The IW:Science KM Platform 2. The Stewardship Tracking System 3. Dreamcatcher

UNU-INWEH approached to assist with Knowledge Management and Learning 180 transboundary projects around the world Over US$ 6 billion spent over 20 years Largest compilation of IW documentation ever created Enhancing the use of Science in International Waters projects to improve project results

KM within IW:Science o Database and Database Management System o Involves the Integration of Both Doc. /Data Storage & Communication & Analysis Tools Termed a Learning Network; o This allows the Capture, Storage & Extraction of both explicit knowledge within the document as well as the tacit knowledge of the user. The ability to access information, and to access the information in an integrated manner - NOT just a storage function. o The Result is the Synthesis New Knowledge and Learning Network To extend and reinforce learning via synthesis of information, dissemination of knowledge and re-insertion into the knowledge base.

Fully indexed Relational Database of information Search options; 70 fields of meta-data classification (refine listings by type, Agencies, countries, region etc.) All documents fully text searchable – type in any word Searches ca. 10 million words in approx 1 second Map interface, click and drag to region/area of interest

Database Homepage – log in here Common Synopsis Template (1 per project) Group AGroup CGroup B Forum I Foru m II Foru m IIa Group A subgroup Group working documen t Crossover subgroup Group working documen t Project Learning Project Info Pages IW:Science Summary and Info Upcoming Events / News Request username / password contacts Map interface World map; country borders, satellite imagery, cities Polygons of project area boundaries and click/drag search option for projects/project documents River/Lake Basin /Aquifer/LME boundaries Document upload capability

Common Technology UNU-INWEH Integrated Database and Learning Network Technology Platform

COMAP is a not-for-profit with a research mission to strengthen and sustain civil society by researching, developing and supplying Information technology and communications services (ITC). Centre for Community Mapping (COMAP)

Stewardship Tracking System (A Web based database and application that accesses spatial data and information in real time from distributed sources for the conservation community in Ont, CA) Dreamcatcher (It provides the information and tools to connect communities and stakeholders for management of important/ protected areas)

Web Informatics Development Environment (WIDE) Meta-Tools for Software as a Service (SaaS) in which Programming has effectively been replaced with a declarative methodology, a wizard or forms-based approach to building Web-based systems. Enabling (8-10 X) faster application development, iterative builds with user-centred design and low maintenance cost

The Stewardship Tracking System Supports the capture of fine-scale information from conservation partners using standard protocols to improve data quality and analysis Builds models that integrate numerous data sources in geographic space in order to provide enhanced direction for resource management decisions

A web database and application that manages distributed conservation spatial data in real time and where conservation organizations in Ontario can: Easily enter map and attribute information about their stewardship and restoration projects Quickly query, report and summarize progress and outcomes Implement adaptive management of stewardship practices based on an expanding base of knowledge of successful projects. The Stewardship Tracking System

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Providing the information and tools to connect communities and stakeholders for management of important/protected areas.

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