| Abstract: | Information management is a neglected function of urban and regional planning in Asian metropolitan regions. Although some kind of information systems exist, these are mostly used for general administration and not for urban and regional planning. The critical factors which appear to impede the implementation of information systems are the inability to define the information needs, lack of systematic and disaggregated data, reliance on secondary sources and administrative records, lack of effective data processing devices, shortage of skilled personnel for data analysis, inadequate and defective methods and procedures for monitoring and evaluation, and limited resources for the adoption of information systems and technology. Some international organizations are increasingly committed to assisting the developing countries in practical programmes and pilot demonstration projects geared to the development of information systems for planning. |
