Biodiversity informatics in Eastern Africa: Status,drivers and barriers |
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Institution: | 1. CEER, Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute, Nanjing 210029, China;2. RCEES, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China;3. School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide, Australia |
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Abstract: | This article uses content analysis to review policies and relevant documents that promote or hinder the generation and use of biodiversity data in Eastern Africa. The review found that all countries in the region are committed to international and regional conventions that emphasize the protection and conservation of biodiversity. Some of the other drivers for biodiversity informatics include countries’ national biodiversity related policies although there are few, which highlight the need for biodiversity data management systems. However, the existing policies are deficient in terms of policies for biodiversity data management. Suggestions to ensure the success of biodiversity informatics in East Africa include: (i) Avoiding overlaps but promoting complementarities within and/or between different institutions and stakeholders involved in biodiversity conservation; (ii) Putting in place clear, complete and simple policy documents pertaining to biodiversity data management. |
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Keywords: | Biodiversity Informatics Policy Laws Institutions East Africa |
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