FAO DIGITAL FOR IMPACT 2022

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Digital transformation in action

Time flattening Time flattening allows us to change the viewpoint of datasets on the fly. The time flattening feature temporarily disables the time column and shows all points on the map. This feature is useful because it allows us to visualize the data in more than one way. It is a great way to gain an overall view. Projections Support was added for geographic projection in 2D Map. Currently, some selected installations, such as AquaMaps and Water Accounting portals, have projections enabled. Data catalog consolidation The CKAN underpins the HiH Geospatial Platform, storing and documenting data and providing an easy and straightforward way to organize and style data. FAO CountryStat official national statistics from local sources were made available through the data catalog.

Mobile broadband coverage (global – 1 km) 2022 release

The World Mobile Broadband coverage is a 1 km resolution raster grid (1/0) representation of cellular mobile wireless internet access. The grid is derived from Collins Bartholomew’s Global System for Mobile Communication (GSMA) Mobile Coverage Explorer database and was computed using both operators’ submissions to GSMA and OpenCell ID cell tower database.

Suitability for solar irrigation in West Africa, Sahel

This year, maps prepared by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) on suitability for solar irrigation available at various groundwater depths and surface water distance, considering surface water, groundwater and a combination of groundwater and surface water resources, were published.

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