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KUWAIT, July 18 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Finance has worked out a contract
with an international consultancy company as a prelude to tendering a project
for setting up a geographic data system.
The ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that it had drawn up the deal
with the international consultancy, "Jiscon," because of the daily need for
geographic maps. Moreover, it is designed to build a full geographic
information system whereby a user can keep and easily retrieve maps and
documents.
Such documents and data enable the relevant authorities to pin point
infringements on state properties, extent of such breaches and cost of
restoration and removal of illegally-built structures.
A broad team, made up of six smaller groups, has been tasked with
coordination with the international consultants in the phases of executing the
venture.
The ministry organized, last Sunday, a workshop for all the involved teams,
with attendance of a group of international advisers, during which
requirements, work frameworks and needs of users were discussed. Another one
is due to be held on Thursday to discuss proposals by the international group.
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