DRTPC

Development Research and Technological Planning Center (DRTPC) / Cairo University - Egypt.

DRTPC is one of EMPOWERS key partners in Egypt. Its main tasks within EMPOWERS are:

1- Assist in the collection of necessary information from different sources and its analysis for defining problems and trends.

2- Serve as local partner for International Water and Sanitation Center (IRC) in developing a practical model for integration of local micro-scenario building into national and regional planning initiatives and in developing decision support systems and scenarios.

3- Assist in micro-scenario building including setting up different hydrological and hydraulic alternatives, and testing those using different packages.

4- Advice on designing and setting up pilot projects and assist in testing their feasibility and monitoring and evaluating these pilots when appropriate.

5- Developing GIS and installing it. This includes developing specifications for data collection, determining layers, and attribute sheets.

6- Develop procedures for data collection for entry into the GIS system and provide technical assistance when needed.

7- Design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive training program for GIS users for project and counterpart staff.

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