A Mekong Delta geographic information system is expected to become a reliable reference source to serve regional localities in outlining their socio-economic development strategies.
The system, which will be up and running in Can Tho city first, will be annually updated with information concerning natural resources and conditions, disaster forecasts, and socio-economic performance in the region.
At a working session between the Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho authorities in the city on March 20, Prof. Nguyen Van Hieu – head of the project drafting board said Can Tho will be responsible for technology transfer and personnel training in order to run the project.
He called for the strong involvement of scientists from regional localities and the Departments of Science and Technology, Natural Resources and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development.
Deputy Chairman of the Can Tho City People’s Committee Vo Thanh Thong requested the local Department of Science and Technology to work with relevant units to launch the project as soon as possible.-VNA
The system, which will be up and running in Can Tho city first, will be annually updated with information concerning natural resources and conditions, disaster forecasts, and socio-economic performance in the region.
At a working session between the Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho authorities in the city on March 20, Prof. Nguyen Van Hieu – head of the project drafting board said Can Tho will be responsible for technology transfer and personnel training in order to run the project.
He called for the strong involvement of scientists from regional localities and the Departments of Science and Technology, Natural Resources and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development.
Deputy Chairman of the Can Tho City People’s Committee Vo Thanh Thong requested the local Department of Science and Technology to work with relevant units to launch the project as soon as possible.-VNA
