socio-economics
Database
CETRAD maintains a comprehensive database of geospatial data for Kenya and for target areas of the NCCR North-South and ESAPP Programmes in Tanzania. This database contains thematically structured datasets at regional, national and International levels; and also contains spatial datasets in ArcInfo coverage and geodatabase data formats. The regional database holds datasets for Laikipia, Mwingi, Makueni, Baringo and Kajiado with varying densities of coverage. More districts will continue to be covered with time.
Currently, the database contains themes such as:
Products Overview
Since the establishment of the Laikipia Research Programme (LRP), and its subsequent transformation to CETRAD, various research outputs in the form of reports and GIS thematic layers have been produced covering both socio-economic and biophysical aspects. Most recently, many of these outputs have covered issues on water use conflicts, Water Users Associations, development needs, food security, drought management, human elephant conflict management, conservation of protected areas and horticulture, among others.
Departments
Geographic Information System (GIS) Department
The GIS Department deals with Remote Sensing, Mapping, and GIS services, and provides customized spatial products and services to support other CETRAD departments, as well as other institutions and organizations dealing with a wide range of social, economic, and natural resource management activities. The Department provides a high-quality mapping services to public and private-sector customers, and maintains a large database of geo-referenced digital topographic maps covering over 80% of Kenya and 30% of Tanzania.
