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" Research issues for the adoption of Geographic Information Technology for Urban Planning and Management in developing countries

The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the formulation of a relevant research agenda on urban management in the South. Emphasis is given to identifying issues related to the adoption of information technology, and in particular Geographical Information Technology (GIT), to enhance urban planning and management capacity at a local level. Two cases from cities in Sub-Saharan Africa where GIT has recently been used are presented to illustrate the opportunities and the barriers for using GIT and identify relevant research issues. A preliminary overview of contemporary urban management practice is made in order to provide some insight into the context in which GIT is being introduced and some of the expectations regarding the role of GIT.