Enhancing FCV Operations with Geospatial ICT Tools

This self-paced course has been designed to introduce three types of geospatial ICT tools which can be utilized in an FCV setting- remote sensing, drones, and mobile phones. Each module contains an introductory video (or videos), interactive content, and a deeper dive into specific case studies.

  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Video

    5 videos

  • Training typology

    e-learning

  • Languages

    Two versions: English and French

What's included?

  • Videos
  • Text materials
  • Assessment
  • Certification

Learning Objectives

  • Gain a solid understanding of three primary types of geospatial ICT Tools: Remote Sensing (Satellites), Drones, and Mobile Phones. 
  • Learn about using such datasets in an FCV context. 
  • Understand how and when to apply these tools. 
  • Gain awareness of the pros and cons of each type of data.     

Who we are looking for

Policymakers, stakeholders, project managers, and others who work in a FCV region and/or are interested in incorporating geospatial data into projects. While there is an emphasis on the FCV context, the information contained in the modules can be applied to a variety of topics and sectors. 

Meet our core team

Katie McWilliams
Geographer with the World Bank Group
Bernhard Metz
Senior Operations Officer in the World Bank’s Fragility, Conflict & Violence (FCV) Group
Trevor Monroe
Program Manager with the World Bank's Analytics and Tools Unit
Gabriel Levin
Geospatial Data Analyst with the World Bank Group