Operationalized Management Information Systems in Iraq's DMA
in Iraq's Directorate of Mine Action
CISR Journal
SUMMARY: Keeping information management simple in complex situations is often the fastest and easiest way to be able to utilize data to improve decision-making.
By Mark Steyn and Arie Claassens [ iMMAP ]
The perception of management information systems (MIS) often conjures up images of highly-technical tools requiring arcane development practices and data preparation rituals, but a simple solution providing easy access to the relevant data delivers a bigger impact than a highly technical tool gathering dust. The Iraq National Mine Action Authority has implemented an MIS application for use in the office and field to improve decision-making processes’ speed and quality.