Multi-Level and Multi-Criteria Spatial Analysis on the Nicaragua Development Gateway

Abstract

Decision support systems should help decision-makers at any organizational level in government, local communities and development organizations. The challenge of supporting sustainable development is to take into account a variety of decision makers as well as the complex natural, social and economic background over time. After a review of possible solutions for spatial decision support techniques this paper proposes a technical approach which combines geospatial mapping with multidimensional analysis methods using the business intelligence capabilities of data warehouses. The approach is illustrated with its application the Nicaragua Development Gateway niDG.