Geomatic... a recognized expertise
Geomatics is a sphere of activity, which uses a systematic approach to integrate the means of acquiring and managing spatial reference data required to execute scientific, administrative, legal and technical operations as a part of producing and managing geographical data.
Large funding agencies such as : the World Bank, the African Development Bank and the Inter-American Bank of Development, encourage developing countries to better their territory management in the perspective of long-term development. A better territory management allows developing countries to generate new financial resources by putting into place an equitable system for collecting land tax. Indoing so, these countries will be able to further invest in such fields as health, education, land security, etc.
The Cégep Limoilou places at the disposal of emerging and developing countries over 30 years of experience in the field of geomatic sciences. It is the only Cégep to have developed this expertise equally in the fields of geodesy and cartography. As a member of GeoQuebec, an organization, which unites private companies, specialized in geomatics, collegial educational establishments, universities as well as government agencies, the Cégep Limoilou has participated in projects of strategic action in many countries, helping to establish training programs and insure the transfer of information in this fields.
Completed projects in Geomatic Sciences
Africa
Senegal (2006-2011)
Technical Training in Geomatic Sciences
- Approval for the methodology of development according to a skilled-teaching approach for a technical training project in geomatic sciences (analyzing working conditions, elaborating plan-frameworks and course plans).
- Technical support with regards to setting up laboratories.
- Educational training for teachers.
Financing: Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) through the Program of Partnership of Canadian Colleges (PPCC) with the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) - ($400 000)
Tunisia (2005)
Geonat Training Projects
- Development of a ten-day training program, offering an initiation to various geomatic disciplines.
- Development of teaching aids.
- Technical and educational training for teachers.
Financing : CIDA, through the Geonat support program from the Ministry of Natural Resources Canada (RNCan) - (225 000$)
Tunisia (2003)
Technical Training for Teachers
- In partnership with Laval University of Canada which offered 20 credit certificate in geomatic sciences.
- Training for 20 specialists in 10 geomatic disciplines.
Financing : CIDA through the Geonat support system from RNCan - ($400 000)
French-speaking Africa (2002)
- Creation of a portal for French-speaking training services in geomatics (training list, list of educational establishments, contact list, useful connections).
- Technical training for a Senegalese placement supervisor.
Financing: Financed by the French National Council of Geographical Information (CNIG) by the Center of Geomatic Development of Quebec (CG), by the Funds for French-speaking information highways (Inforoute) - ($150 000)
South America
Peru (2005-2010)
Technical Training in Geomatic Sciences
- Approval for the methodology of development according to a skilled-approach for a technical training project in geomatic sciences (analyzing working conditions, elaborating plan-frameworks and course plans).
- Technical support with regards to setting up laboratories.
- Educational training for teachers.
Financing: Canadien International Development Agency (CIDA) through the Program of Partnership of Canadian Colleges (PPCC) with the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) ($400 000)
Brazil (2001-2003)
Review of the Geomatic Program
- Technical assistance to CEFET de Para, in Belem, in collaboration with Boreal College in Ontario.
- Revision of the geomatic science program according to a skilled-approach, technical and educational training for masters.
Financing: CIDA through a program from the ACCC - ($200 000)