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build the relevant layers of the GIS system. The third phase will reengineer
and automate the land related services offered by government
organizations. The utility and basic service providers such as the Police
Department, Fire Service and Ambulance Services will also automate their
information systems to leverage on the GIS information.’
B. Cost estimate and financing plan
COST ESTIMATES
($US million)
Item Government Donors Total cost
1. Consultants
a. International consultants 0.2 1.0 1.2
b. Domestic consultants 1.2 0.8 2.0
2. Equipment and software
a. Equipment 1.4 9.8 11.2
b. Software 3.5 24.0 27.5
3. Buildings and furniture
a. Buildings 0.1 0.3 0.4
b. Furniture 0.1 0.2 0.3
4. Training, seminars and conferences 0.1 0.2 0.3
5. Research, development and surveys 0.0 0.2 0.2
6. Miscellaneous administration and support
costs
0.1 0.1 0.2
7. Contingencies 0.5 1.0 1.5
Total 7.2 37.6 44.8
C. Implementation arrangements
ICTA will play the role of facilitator and mediator by leading the
initial discussion of the project. Once the stakeholders have reached an
agreement on the project concept, ICTA will address the issue of financing
by submitting the project proposal and securing funds. A Steering Committee
should be appointed to make policy decisions for the project, and guide
the project team. The members of the Steering Committee should include,
but not limited to:
1. Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs and Local Government
2. Register General
3. Surveyor General
4. Mayor, Municipal Council, Colombo
5. Chairman, Urban Council, Moratuwa
6 Chairman, Pradesheeya Sabha, Baththaramulla,
7. Assistant Director-General (IT), Cylon Electricity Board
8. Assistant Director-General (IT), Water Development Board