Abstract
The paper presents empirical findings on the frameworks and guidelines for participatory mapping aided by Geographical Information System (GIS) technology. It reflects the empirical benefits and challenges towards the participatory mapping, frameworks and guidelines in Land Use Planning (LUP) and the aid of GIS technology towards sustainable LUP in Namibia. The research applied a combination of approaches that include literature review, consultative meetings, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA). Both positive and negative impacts of the frameworks and guidelines were gathered and the results were verified to suit the participatory mapping aided by GIS technology. The research established that although frameworks and guidelines for participatory mapping aided by GIS are more favourable around the world, a comprehensive understanding is required to be applied in LUP. Although the frameworks and guidelines provide steps on how to be applied in a participatory setting, there is a need for understanding of the areas of applications and cartographical knowledge. Key recommendations include proper use of frameworks and guidelines for participatory mapping and incorporation of GIS technology in LUP.
Highlights
The main aim of the paper is to share the frameworks and guidelines for participatory mapping aided by Geographical Information System (GIS) technology in Land Use Planning (LUP) in Namibia
The frameworks and guidelines for successful participatory mapping aided by GIS for LUP are imperative for consideration in future LUP in Namibia
The frameworks and guidelines should not be seen as enforced steps in the process of the implementation of Integrated Land Use Planning (ILUP), but as a contribution to many existing guidelines of how to incorporate local communities’ knowledge in LUP activities
Summary
The main aim of the paper is to share the frameworks and guidelines for participatory mapping aided by GIS technology in LUP in Namibia. Various challenges such as lack of participatory methods awareness to gather local communities and experts’ knowledge in LUP and the benefits such as incorporating local communities’ knowledge in LUP in Namibia were explored. This study was done in the six original Hardap political constituencies This is because the practical components (participatory mapping, PRAs and FGDs) of the study were already done before the re-demarcation was implemented and there is still lack of data in the two new constituencies
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