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Walid Saleh Regional coordinator, MENA Region Enhancing the use of Science in International Waters projects to improve project results Slide 2 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 Slide 3 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 Slide 4 Slide 5 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. Slide 6 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 Slide 7 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 Slide 8 Common Technology UNU-INWEH Integrated Database and Learning Network Technology Platform Slide 9 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) Slide 10 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) Slide 11 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 Slide 12 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 Slide 13 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 Slide 14 New pics Slide 15 Slide 16 Providing the information and tools to connect communities and stakeholders for management of important/protected areas. Slide 17 Mediated Societal Network Proponent Mapnotes Collaboration Services Community Mapnotes Slide 18 Content Types Narrative with embedded photos and WIKI links Slide 19 Slide 20 Slide 21 Slide 22 Slide 23 Narrative Slide 24 WIKI link to Content Slide 25 Add WIKI link to Content Type Slide 26 Move Dot or Draw Polygon Slide 27 Slide 28 Slide 29 Narratives with embedded photos and & wiki links Slide 30 Thank You