GAF to implement a Geological Data Management Information System in Malawi

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining in Malawi is establishing a Geological Data Management Information System (GDMIS). German company, GAF has been awarded a contract to design and implement the system at the Geological Survey Department (GSD) in Zomba. Access to geological information is essential for every government, in order to assess the country’s mineral potential. It is also a cornerstone for attracting new investors to the country’s mining sector. Straightforward and comprehensive access to geological and mineral information is essential in promoting and developing the mineral resources sector. To increase the capacities of the Geological Survey Department, GAF are to design and implement a modern, GIS-based GDMIS comprising of a central data repository, a management cockpit and a data catalogue accessible through the internet. The system will support the GSD in the management, safe storage and dissemination of geoscientific data for the entire country. www.gaf.de