TITLE:
Comparative Geospatial Planning Model for “Location Specific” Intervention and Continuous Improvement Strategy
AUTHORS:
Princewill Ode Odum, Nathaniel Olugbade Adeoye, Eleojo Oluwaseun Abubakar, Marcus Aja Idoko
KEYWORDS:
Planning, Model, Location, Intervention, Improvement Sustainable Development Goals
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Geographic Information System,
Vol.8 No.3,
May
13,
2016
ABSTRACT: Sustainable development can only be achieved by conscious planning and
implementation of action plans. Decision making requires a careful selection of
the right conceptual framework and models for planning and implementation
processes. Planning process models dictate in very clear terms what must be
done and how it is done to achieve a successful completion of a process of activity
[1]. Since about 80% of data used to support decisions are geographically
related [3], it is necessary to put Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at the
core of the planning and implementation model. There exists a great disparity
in a heterogeneous world. The locational disparity in achieving sustainable
development, therefore, necessitates a planning model that is “location specific” i.e. identifies areas (locations)
requiring intervention and areas (locations) requiring continuous improvement
strategies. This was achieved in this study by reviewing Bell’s Information
System Strategic Planning Model and Kaufman’s Strategic Planning Model, and the
designing of new model to overcome the limitation of existing models. Practical
application of the new model was carried out in education planning and
administration in order to achieve the global goals for sustainable development
4 (quality education). Finding shows that the Comparative Geospatial Planning Model for “Location Specific” Intervention and Continuous Improvement Strategy is useful to support the
achievement of sustainable development goals in multidisciplinary, multi-sector
applicable instances.