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Spatial Data Infrastructure — Africa (SDI-Africa), published by the
Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) Association, is a free,
electronic newsletter for people interested in GIS, remote sensing,
and data management issues in Africa.

The July SDI-Africa 2008 issue includes (among many other items):
http://www.gsdi.org/newsletters/SDIAfricav7n7.pdf
Chad's National Scientific Research Center (CNAR) launches its
website
Central African Biodiversity Information Network (CABIN)
New Zealand helps with 3D mapping of Ethiopia/Eritrea border to
resolve dispute
Contract awarded for Lesotho Integrated Transport Project
Strengthening Malawi government capacity in flood forecasting and
management
South African Council for Geoscience provides expertise for mapping
project in Madagascar
South Africa nationwide Spatial Data Infrastructure Act Regulation
workshops
River Awareness Kit for Orange-Senqu basin in Southern Africa
GIS Scoping Report of the Regional Coastal Zone Management Programme
for Indian Ocean Countries
A collection of information on address standards
Interactive Forest Atlas of Congo (version 1.0)
South African National Biodiversity Institute Biodiversity GIS website
Launch of United Nations Spatial Data Infrastructure for Transport
version 2.0
Tanzanian-owned company provides vehicle tracking and monitoring
service
Rwanda using GIS to assess national electricity transmission and
distribution network
Google Maps API showing the flashpoints of violence in South Africa
AAAS geospatial analysis confirms destruction of towns, houses in
eastern Ethiopia
World Food Program (WFP) Comprehensive Food Security Vulnerability
Assessment
Water and the Rural Poor: Interventions for improving livelihoods in
sub-Saharan Africa
11th Global Spatial Data Infrastructure World Conference (GSDI 11) –
Call for papers, 15-19 June 2009, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
3rd Symposium and Exhibition of the Ocean Data and Information
Network for Africa, 17 July 2008, Mombasa, Kenya
Free and Open Source Geospatial (FOSS4G) Workshops and Labs,
September 29 - October 3, 2008, Cape Town, South Africa
GSDI Small Grants Program 2008. Deadline: August 30, 2008.
Erasmus Mundus masters scholarships. Deadline: July 13, 2008.
Planet Action call for projects. Deadline July 15, 2008.
CGIAR Fellowships for African Women - 1st round. Deadline: July 18,
2008.
Young Professionals in Science Competition. Deadline: August 15, 2008.
Research proposal guide: developing and submitting a research proposal
Guide to decision making and decision models for forest biodiversity
Ecosystem services: a guide for decision makers
Indicators of Progress: Guidance on Measuring the Reduction of
Disaster Risks

SDI-Africa has been published monthly since May 2002 and has wide
circulation across Africa. Each issue highlights recent activities,
provides details about available data and tools, and includes notices
about upcoming training, employment and funding opportunities, and
events. The aim is to strengthen national SDI initiatives and support
synchronization of regional geospatial activities. Past and current
SDI-Africa newsletters are accessible at the Global Spatial Data
Infrastructure Association website at
http://www.gsdi.org/newsletters.asp . Regional newsletters for Latin
America/Caribbean and Asia/Pacific regions also are available.

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