for improvements

scale integrated environmental information management network of the country.

5.3 Perceived constraints for improvements

Limited use of information technology products by decision-makers could pose some constraints to the incorporation of advanced computerized systems in government institutions. Besides, decision-makers are more interested in final results than in the details of information system design. This could initially create some difficulties in relations between information system managers and decision-makers. Authorities may fail to understand that the installation of complicated environmental information systems is a labor-and time-consuming process, and that a systematic approach is needed to reach the final objective. Serious problems may be encountered with regard to high-quality data generation and provision. The relatively underdeveloped state of the national monitoring system, difficulties in acquiring remote sensing data and other factors could contribute to this problem.

A lack of necessary legislative infrastructure and scarce financial resources do not contribute to the resolution of the problems encountered.

Finally, an insufficient level of human resource development and the absence of necessary educational facilities could result in undesirable delays in the implementation of operational environmental information management systems.

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