Capacity Building and Up-Scaling

Enhancement of capacity within ICIMOD and up-scaling among the network of cooperation partners are fundamental for proper utilization of geo-based solutions to keep pace with rapidly changing geo-information and earth observation technologies and its diverse applications. Since the establishment of MENRIS Programme, it has adopted comprehensive capacity building programme in the region and is one of the first and foremost regional institutions promoting geo-based solutions for sustainable development in the region.

The capacity building will include development of standard training curriculum and packages, imparting national and regional training courses, exchange of scientists, and technical backstopping. Through the consortium of Himalayan University, MENRIS will develop and design geo-informatics curriculum and GIS/RS e-learning in close partnership with international academic institutions. Priority will be given to capacity building and the know-how to the RMCs having less capacity.

Key focus areas:

• Development of mountain focused GIS and RS training modules, curriculum and manuals
• Impart regional and national GIS/RS training courses and promote GIS e-learning environment
• Provide on-the-job training, exchange programme and technical backstopping to RMC partners
• Develop GIS/RS based pilot applications for up-scaling in the RMCs