One of the major elements to gaining competitive edge in our recent time is the access to information that is needed to make sound strategic decisions, the speed by which these information can be obtained, the way this information is perceived and the accuracy and reliability of the available information. In this direction, and in order to render a value-added service to its members and the community at large, CCIAS has implemented a geographic Information System "GIS".
What is a "GIS"?
A geographic information system is a system for the management, analysis, and display of geographically disrtributed data and knowledge, which is represented using a series of information sets such as maps, geographic data sets, processing and work flow models, data models and relationships, and metadata. GIS provides essential information tools for many levels of society.
Benefits and Usages of a GIS:
A gis can produce information that answers specific questions and allows you to share that information with others. By visualizing relationships, connections, and patterns in data, you can make informed decisions and increase efficiency throughtout your organization.
Here are some ways where you can benefit from GIS:
- Statistics and comparison between years
- Target potential Clients
- Detection of dealer/distribution network
- Site Selection for a new or retail store
- Trade Area Analysis
- Geographical Data
- Real Estate
The purpose behind building a GIS system by CCIAS is to have a modern up-to-date and comprehensive economic database that would be put at the service of : investors, researchers, municipalities, universities, NGOs , students etc..... In a way to enable them to easily perform analytical research that is a buttin click away, and that wouls otherwise be a very tedious task, if not an impossible one, to perform.
The GIS at the Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture in Saida and South Lebanon:
- Geographic Area Coverage: the project covers the three major cities of the region of South Lebanon (the economic jurisdiction of CCIAS): Saida, Tyre and Nabatieh, and their neighboring areas, with emphasis on the ecnomical activities. In addition it covers the following:
- The coastal road line extenbding from Saida to Zahrani
- The road connecting Zahrani to Nabatieh
- The road connecting Nabatieh to Ansar
- Layers & Content:
- Administrative maps
- Satellite images
- Cadastral maps
- Infrastructure maps
- Road maps
- Building, business & institutions
- Land use & land cover
Available for years: 2004, 2007 and 2009
- Data Collection: Emphasis was made on collecting data related to all businesses and institutions operating in these areas, without tackling demographic information. The data collection method involved a team of surveyors that were trained to collect information on all the active entities regardless of their size or type of activity.The information collected for each active entity involved the following:
- name of entity
- name of owner/ manager
- type of activities
- contact details (phone, fax, email)
- number of bays and ownership type( rent, owned or long lease)
- location ( street and building name, floor)
Moreover, the information collected for each building included the following:
- name of building
- number of floors
- number of apartments
- its usage
- type of roof
- age
- if it has a parking
- if it has an ATM machine
- parcel number
- street name
- picture
For any information or if you have any questions regarding GIS please contact us at: gis@ccias.org.lb |
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