The Role of GIS in Strengthening Economic Development

Hernando de Soto describes how GIS can help developing countries establish property rights, an important step in stimulating economic development.

Technology

GIS and business intelligence data help you understand growth patterns and prepare accordingly.

Partner Solutions

The Internet and GIS are facilitating the sharing of spatial information and business intelligence data between the private sector and economic development agencies.

Mapping for Better Business Decisions

GIS helps businesses and economic development agencies visualize customer and business clusters and target markets.

Data for Your Marketplace

Create reports and maps that help win and retain customers by revealing your market's demographic, business, segmentation, and spending data.

Communities like yours are using GIS technology and the Internet to turn their unique resources into economic success. Economic development agencies work to advance the quality of life and strengthen the economic base of their communities by retaining and growing existing businesses and attracting new investment.

What Are Their Lifestyles?

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