Background
Frequent transformative developments in the fields of Earth observation (EO) and geospatial information technology (GIT) build more possibilities in the fields of spatial sciences, natural resource management, landscape mapping, and strategic planning
and decision making. Although women play a vital role in environmental management and decision making, their engagement and participation in the EO/GIT workforce is very low in Asia, especially in the countries of the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region. In this context, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has been organizing the “Empowering women in geospatial information technology” training under its SERVIR Hindu Kush Himalaya (SERVIR-HKH) Initiative for the past three years
in
Nepal and Pakistan.
In its seventh iteration, this intensive four-day course is being offered to eligible women in Afghanistan using a blended learning approach – presentations and guided practical exercises. The training will cover a wide range of topics, including principles
of geographic information system (GIS), basic concepts of remote sensing (RS), image calculation and spectral indices and mapping using open-source tools, and drought monitoring to solve emerging environmental problems.
Objectives
This training aims to train young women from Afghanistan on the use of EO data and GIT, empowering and encouraging them to consider careers in GIT and its applications. This will support ICIMOD’s efforts to bridge the gender gap in the GIT field.
Expected Outcomes
Upon completion of the training, the participants will have a better understanding of the concepts and applications of GIS and RS, which will enable them to use the knowledge gained professionally.
Expected Participants
A total of 50 young women participants from Afghanistan with an academic background in the fields of geography, science, engineering, survey, environmental science and/or information technology are expected to participate in this training.
- Participation prerequisites
Interested candidates may apply using the application form available at: www.icimod.org/wogit The deadline for the submission of applications is
11 June 2021. Selected candidates will be informed via email by 15 June 2021.- This training is for women from Afghanistan
- Applicants should have completed a bachelor’s degree or be enrolled in a university-level curriculum at the time of application
- The training is free of cost
- The organizers will not provide travel support to attend the training
- Lunch and refreshments will be provided during the training dates
- Selected candidates must ensure the following:
- Access to a computer with the Windows operating system installed
- Ability to install and run open-source GIS software
- Access to good internet connection to support audio/video lectures
- Be available to attend the sessions from 08:00–16:00 (AFT)
- Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon satisfactory completion of the training
- Questions regarding selection and/or participation will not be entertained
- Resource persons/facilitators
Agenda
All time stamps are in Afghanistan Standard Time (AFT)
Resources
- Day 1: Excercise 1
- Day 1: Excercise 2
- Day 2: Excercise 1
- Day 2: Excercise 2
- Day 3: Excercise 1
- Day 3: Excercise 2
- Day 4: Excercise 1
- Day 4: Excercise 2
