To demonstrate how DRC activities directly support and enable the achievement of GIST 2025 strategic objectives through targeted geospatial solutions
Enable transformative solutions for global health and development challenges through the application of geospatial insights
Support foundation strategy, improved decision making and improved service delivery through the application of geospatial methodologies
Building robust foundational data systems and platforms for enhanced decision-making
Developing local expertise and institutional capabilities in geospatial technologies
Implementing cutting-edge geospatial tools and methodologies for program effectiveness
Fostering strategic alliances with government, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders
Guarantee availability and application of high-quality geospatial data and tools to enhance service delivery in last mile operations
Leverage geospatial data and insights for more targeted and effective Foundation and program strategy
Amplify programmatic results/gains through national and regional institutional geospatial capacities
Enhance in-country geospatial data systems to facilitate access to geospatial data for program-level Foundation objectives
Drive innovation in geospatial methodologies and tools to advance Foundations global and program objectives
Establish robust geospatial data collection, validation, and dissemination systems. Implement quality assurance protocols and develop standardized data formats for Nigeria and DRC operations.
Goal 1.1: Updated base layer data available for program/service delivery planning by July 2025
Goal 1.2: 30% increase in application/uptake of geospatial base layer data for service delivery planning
Develop integrated geospatial platforms that foster relationships across PSTs and divisions. Create decision-support tools that embed geospatial insights into Foundation and program strategies.
Goal 2.1: Establish platforms and foster relationships across PSTs and divisions by July 2025
Goal 2.2: Facilitate integration of geospatial insights into Foundation strategy at division/cross-division level
Implement comprehensive training programs and institutional capacity building initiatives. Develop partnerships with national and regional institutions to enhance geospatial capabilities.
Goal 3.1: Facilitate integration of geospatial insights into program strategy at the PST and divisional level by 2026
Goal 3.2: Develop platforms at national and regional levels for geospatial cross-learning
Work with government and local partners to achieve national-level geospatial data harmonization. Support development of sub-national and program-level data systems that align with Foundation objectives.
Goal 4.1: Achieve national-level geospatial data harmonization with government funding
Goal 4.2 & 4.3: Support sub-national and program-level geospatial data harmonization by December 2025
Research, pilot, and implement new geospatial technologies and methodologies. Identify and test innovative approaches that enhance efficacy and efficiency of PST strategy and program delivery.
Goal 5.1: Identify & pilot new geo tech/methods to enhance efficacy & efficiency of PST strategy & program delivery
Partner/government institutions at national and regional levels have geospatial capabilities relevant for health applications
Decision makers at the Foundation are aware of and utilize geospatial insights in their global and program strategy development
Geospatial data at national and program levels are harmonized
New geospatial technology and methods are relevant to PST strategies & programs are piloted
Increased spatially-informed decision-making and resource allocation at the last-mile
Increased spatially-informed global strategy and decision-making at the Foundation
Cross-program capacity that improve the effectiveness and scalability of health and development interventions
Cohesive data systems that facilitate Foundation efficiencies & improve local data use
PST strategies & programs are achieved
Building collaborative networks with government, NGOs, and private sector partners
Targeted funding and resource allocation to maximize geospatial impact
Supporting policy frameworks that enable geospatial data access and utilization
Hands-on implementation and technical assistance to ensure successful outcomes