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What is Public Participation GIS (PPGIS)

Chapter 304
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
Use of GIS to broaden public involvement in policymaking and to promote the goals of nongovernmental organizations, grassroots groups, and community-based organizations ( Ghose, 2007 ).
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Critical Information Literacy in the Geographic and Information Sciences
Ardis Hanson (University of South Florida, USA) and John Abresch (University of South Florida, USA)
Copyright: © 2015 |Pages: 10
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5888-2.ch304
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Participatory Mapping, E-Participation, and E-Governance: Applications in Environmental Policy
Participatory mapping activities using GIS and the Internet. It relies on random sampling and focuses on high data quality.
Published in Chapter: Participatory Mapping, E-Participation, and E-Governance: Applications in Environmental Policy; From: Leveraging Digital Innovation for Governance, Public Administration, and Citizen Services: Emerging Research and Opportunities
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The Role of Public Participation GIS in Local Service Delivery
A form of GIS which allows the public to interact with spatial data and information. Its main aim is to offer empowerment and inclusion of marginalised populations in the decision making process.
Published in Chapter: The Role of Public Participation GIS in Local Service Delivery; From: Handbook of Research on Strategies for Local E-Government Adoption and Implementation: Comparative Studies
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