EPISODE · Jul 19, 2024 · 37 MIN
Andries Heyns
from GIS Chat Podcast · host Jazzmen Wilson
Send us Fan MailAndries Heyns is an advocate for advancing accessibility data for people who endure limited travel and healthcare resources. How he does this is through his work with NGOs like Doctors without Borders. A global organization utilizing GIS to help underprivileged civilians gain access to healthcare, education, accessibility, and much more through the use of GIS data. Andries has also worked with the World Bank to help with this initiative. Join us in South Africa as we learn more about Doctors without Borders and their work with accessibility modeling, plus, Andries paw-tners and crimes make a small appearance towards the end!Check out the accessibility modeling mentioned in this episode here! https://github.com/worldbank/Accessibility_Index Support the showSupporters -Michael Mascetti
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Send us Fan Mail Andries Heyns is an advocate for advancing accessibility data for people who endure limited travel and healthcare resources. How he does this is through his work with NGOs like Doctors without Borders. A global organization utilizing GIS to help underprivileged civilians gain access to healthcare, education, accessibility, and much more through the use of GIS data. Andries has also worked with the World Bank to help with this initiative. Join us in South Africa as we learn m...
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