PMA launches Geographic Information system (GIS)
Ramallah, November 04, 2105
The PMA Governor, Dr. Jihad Al-Wazir, launched today the Geographic Information System (GIS) of the PMA. The GIS offers integrated solutions that achieve linkage between descriptive data and location information facilitate offering new and advanced services.
Dr. Al-Wazir considered this system a significant tool to be utilized by the PMA and the banking system for the purposes of decision-making and strategic planning related to branching policies and provision of various banking services. In line with PMA regulations and instructions, the system will provide information that supports better geographical distribution of bank branches, ATMs, money changers and specialized lending institutions depending on demographic data on population density in each region and geographic location, whether in a city, village or refugee camp. The system will contribute to the promotion of financial inclusion in Palestine and the provision of quality analysis services, as well as other various services, to the PMA and the banking system, and money exchanges
Dr. Al-Wazir added that, in the near future, citizens will be able to use this system to obtain information on the geographical distribution of bank branches, ATMs, money changers and specialized lending institutions through the website designated to host this service.
The system was constructed and developed using state-of-the-art technology systems that are specialized in GIS. The system uses an Oracle data-base and an Esri GIS software, which ensure high system reliability and sustainability.
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