How do I use the interactive map on the front page?

The interactive map allows you to explore African borderlands by hovering over administrative zones to reveal detailed information about state, region, and district names. Use the zoom buttons and full-screen option to focus on specific areas. The layers tab lets you switch between map views and toggle features such as cities and refugee camps.

What can I find in the layers tab of the interactive map?

The layers tab allows you to change the base map (between Satellite image and Open Street Maps) and toggle key features like cities, refugee camps, and other components.

What information is available on individual borderland pages?

Individual borderland pages provide detailed data specific to the border between two countries, including population, landmass, flooding and drought risk, infrastructure (e.g., schools, hospitals), and political violence (ACLED data).

How do I use the interactive map on individual borderland pages?

The interactive map on individual borderland pages includes extensive embedded data. Use the layers tab to toggle additional data layers, such as schools, hospitals, population concentrations, infrastructures, and violence. Hover over specific areas to see detailed information.

Can I download data from the website?

Yes, you can download various types of data. Individual borderland pages provide downloadable shape files for GIS tools, static map images, graphical analysis, and CSV files containing counts of different data aspects within the borderland zone.

What are the data sources used on the website?

The website uses data from various reputable sources, including:

OpenStreetMap (OSM):

• Data Provided:

  Banks, Schools, Communications Towers, Towns, Cities, Villages, Roads, Railways, Power Grid.

• Description:

  OpenStreetMap is a collaborative project that creates and provides free geographic data and mapping. It is used to map and visualize essential services and settlement areas within African borderlands.

• License:

  Open Database License (ODbL). Details at: https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA):

• Data Provided:

  Country Shapes.

• Description:

  OCHA provides data on the geographical boundaries of countries to support humanitarian response efforts. This data helps in creating accurate maps and spatial analyses.

• License:

  OCHA's Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX) open license. Details at: https://data.humdata.org/faq/license

UNDP Africa Borderlands Centre (UNDP ABC):

• Data Provided:

  Border Crossing Points, Borderland 30km Shape Files, Borderland Administrative Shape Files.

• Description:

  UNDP ABC offers detailed representations of border crossing points and administrative boundaries within African border regions. These datasets are crucial for understanding the structure and dynamics of borderlands.

• License:

  UNDP open access policy.

WorldPop:

• Data Provided:

  Population density data based on WorldPop 2020.

• Description:

  WorldPop provides high-resolution population data for demographic analysis. This data helps in understanding population distribution and trends.

• License:

  Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Details at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT):

• Data Provided:

  Hospitals, Police Stations.

• Description:

  HOT uses OpenStreetMap data to provide detailed locations of healthcare facilities and law enforcement stations. This information is vital for emergency response and resource allocation.

• License:

  Open Database License (ODbL). Details at: https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/

Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED):

• Data Provided:

  Political Violence Data.

• Description:

  ACLED offers data on political violence, including information on incidents and trends. This data is instrumental in evaluating security dynamics within border regions.

• License:

  ACLED terms and conditions. Details at: https://acleddata.com/terms-of-use/

WorldPop Global Mosaic:

• Data Provided:

  Global Mosaic 1km 2010-2020, 100m Africa Data (2023).

• Description:

  WorldPop Global Mosaic provides high-resolution population data, aiding in demographic analysis and identifying population hotspots.

• License:

  Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Details at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Climatology and Climate Services Laboratory's Global SPEI Database:

• Data Provided:

  Global Drought SPEI 2.5+ Return Period 25 Years.

• Description:

  SPEI data is used to analyze drought patterns and their impact on African borderlands, helping in understanding climate risks.

• License:

  Open access for academic and research use. Details at: http://spei.csic.es/

Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS):

• Data Provided:

  General flood data and services.

• Description:

  Copernicus EMS provides data to monitor and analyze flood events and their impact, supporting disaster risk management.

• License:

  Copernicus EMS open access policy. Details at: https://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/ems/service-component/floods

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