What is GeoBase?

The objective of the GeoBase is to establish an activity tracking database or management information system (MIS) that can be used to capture and maintain information on all reconstruction and development activities being conducted by USAID.This MIS shall require the collection and use of geographic information in order to enable information on projects to be represented on maps through use of a Geographic Information System (GIS).

GeoBase was developed considering the scalability in mind. When the first pilot of the application was released, it did not have all the features and functionalities that now exist in the application. As the requirements grew, new features and functionality were gradually added into GeoBase. The GeoBase contains well-defined and highly normalized back-end structure that allows any future expansion and improvement with minimum efforts.

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How to use GeoBase?

The full step by step video training tutorials on how to use GeoBase for the end user can be download from the below links.

Module-1
Module-2
Module-3

How to use importing template?

Once you download the template, on the “Tip” sheet of it you see step by step instructions on how use the template. Also the full step by step video training tutorial on how to use the importing template can be download from the below


 

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How to obtain User Account?

In order to obtain a user account, if you are a CTO please contact GeoBase Administrator Haseeb, Mohammad Kabir at Mhaseeb@usaid.gov; if you are a prime contractor please contact your CTO.

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What is GeoBase Add Hoc report?

GEOBASE Ad Hoc Report Builder is a web-based Business Intelligence reporting utility designed to make building, sharing, and analyzing business intelligence reports a quick and easy process, even for non-technical users. With GEOBASE Ad Hoc Report Builder, there is no need for downloadable report viewers, and no time or assistance is required from technical developers to easily create professional, informative reports.

GEOBASE Ad Hoc Report Builder delivers a user-friendly interface and full-featured reporting tools. Users can create interactive charts and graphs, as well as publish comprehensive reports to share with others. An easy-to-use Report Wizard walks you through all the steps required to create comprehensive and interactive reports. Here are just a few of the many features that come with GEOBASE Ad Hoc Report Builder:

· Select views and columns for reports
· Build database queries
· Select graphical report templates
· Add parameters to filter report data
· Include interactive paging, search functionality and printing options
· Share reports with other users
· Edit existing reports
· Create an archive for each report
· Subscribe to receive reports via e-mail
· Export to Excel, PDF, Word, XML or CSV formats
· Interactively sort columns of data in a report
· Join views and tables
· Use drill-down reports to organize columns and data

With GEOBASE Ad Hoc Report Builder, it is not necessary to understand SQL or database structure in order to create robust, customized reports in minutes.

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How to use Add Hoc report?

The full step by step video training tutorial on how to use GeoBase Ad hoc can be download from the below link.

 

Also for more information regarding GeoBase Ad Ho please refer to its help available inside the utility. 

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Where to get GeoBase Maps from?

If you are an authorized GeoBase user, you can access and download the GeoBase maps from map section of the application. If you are not an authorized GeoBase user, request the GeoBase Administrator for the maps here http://www.geobase.org.af/Mail.aspx

What is GeoBase future plan?

The Goal of this software development project is to geospatially enable GeoBase; enable users to be able to undertake complex spatial analysis, spatial queries, produce maps and reports on the fly by turning it into a Web-GIS application.

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Who developed GeoBase?

Product Development team of AIMS (Afghanistan Information Management Services) developed GeoBase.

AIMS Services

  • Build online and network-based database information system.
  • GIS, Web and database training
  • Production of maps for decision-making and analytical purposes more advanced information management capacity building
  • Access to hard and soft copies of maps, CDs and the AIMS web-site
  • Advising at all levels government officials on productive uses of information management technology

 Product Development (PD) Department of AIMS

AIMS have been developed databases and Management Information Systems for its clients since 2000. A total of about 23 databases/MISHave been developed since so far Product Development (PD) Unit was established in September 2005.Within AIMS programme, the PD functions include the following: 

  • Build high impact & high quality applications (database, MIS, &Web) for GoA including provision of technical assistance & the enabling environment through provision of equipment, hardware& Software
  • Provide technical assistance for information management to target United Nations development projects and the broader humanitarian Community
  • Develop and proactively promotes the adoption of national &International standards in the area of database development, MIS & web development

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