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Mapping Resources
Mapping/Graphic Styles Resources
- ArcGIS Style Sheet: OCHA Symbol and Graphic Style has many useful templates, logos, color specifications, and other material related to cartography:
- MXD of COD services: An ArcGIS file that can be used for symbology (admin levels 1- 5 included) - created with OCHA VIU and based on the Style Guide)
- How to consume COD services: A step by step guide to consuming COD web services (COD services) for developers and non-developers (e.g. tableau users)
- OCHA Style Book (internal link for OCHA staff): The style guide includes OCHA's color schemes, templates for graphics, guidance on visualization and more.
- OCHA's Humanitarian and Country Icon: Link to where humanitarian icons and advocacy material can be downloaded.
- OCHA's Geospatial Data Manual (2014): Manual discusses processing, storing, processing, and sharing spatial data.
- Map Automation with ArcGIS Data Driven Pages
- Data Driven Pages Toolbox: A tool Python script developed as toolbox that can be used to export Data Driven pages maps to PDF from the ArcToolbox.
PowerPoint Maps
- PowerPoint Map - OCHA Philippines example of mapping in power point
- PowerPoint Map - Nepal (Map Action) example of mapping in power point
- Check the CODs on HDX for EMF format to create power point maps
Training Resources:
Geospatial Analysis
Mapping and Geospatial Analysis - Examples
- United Nations Institute for Training and Research post-Typhoon Haiyan geospatial analysis for the Philippines
- Digital Humanitarian Network Maps
Humanitarian Gap Analysis The purpose of gap analysis is to identify a difference between the desired state and the actual state
- HIC Darfur - Map of IDP Camp in Excel.xls (The Darfur map shows a creative use of basic technology for displaying cartographic information)
Other Resources
Articles and Reports:
- Humanitarianism in the Network Age
- Geospatial Responses to Disasters: The Role of Cyberspace
Background discussion on humanitarian mapping by ESRI - World Disaster Report
Community and Open Source Network:
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