Instructions
Instructions
In order to make use of the social mapping system you need to install the Google Earth browser plugin. You also need to ensure that your computer and internet connection meets the minimum requirements.
If you see a map on the right hand side of the screen, that means that the Google Earth plugin is installed. If you don't have the plugin installed, then you will see instructions on the right hand side on how to install the plugin.
Once the plugin has been installed you can enter the social mapping system. If you have an account you can login and gain access to more features and data.
By making use of the services offered you acknowledge that you have read and you understand the social mapping disclaimer. The first time you login you will be asked to agree to the disclaimer before you can make use of the social mapping system. If you do not have an account or you are not logged in, you will be asked to agree to the disclaimer every time you make use of the system.
We recommend that you also download and read the full social mapping manual.
If you wish to make reports using the social mapping thematic maps we recommend you download the Cropper tool, Cropper makes it very easy to capture only certain areas of your screen.
Access levels
The social mapping system offers numerous access levels with differing amounts and densities of data. The most basic level of access is guest level access, no account is necessary for guest access, you only need to visit the map. The next level of access is a free account, in order to get a free account please make use of our registration system. Finally, we have a full subscriber account. For more information on this full subscription please see the subscription section.
System Requirements
The social mapping system needs a computer with a certain set of minimum requirements. Click on the type of computer you have below:
PC
Apple Mac
Subscribe
Full subscription
Corporate subscription to the social mapping project costs R40,000 per year (excluding VAT). The subscription will be based on a contract between the participating companies and Trialogue which will set out the details of their relationship. Subscription will provide a comprehensive package of benefits:
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Continuous online access to powerful information - Subscribing companies will be able to access the following socio-economic and CSI data:
- Population, economic growth, poverty, multiple deprivation, malnutrition and human development indicators at a municipality level (sourced from the HSRC)
- CSI funding by region (province and municipality) and development sector and sub-sector
- Description of projects that are funded by CSI programmes and the level of funding
- Geographic location and contact details of projects funded by CSI programmes
- Beneficiaries of project funding
This information will enable CSI practitioners to benchmark their CSI contributions, identify project partners, track socio-economic changes and ensure that their funds are been used effectively. As more companies subscribe to the project, the data will be become richer and more comprehensive. - Data confidentiality - Subscribers can choose the level of data confidentiality they feel comfortable with. The total confidentiality option will use the corporate data in the aggregate numbers (geographic and sector spend) but the corporate identity will not be disclosed. The full access option will make all information on the corporate CSI spend accessible to subscribers to the mapping tool.
- Quarterly newsletters - These will outline new data layers and functionality as well as the quarterly headline information, thereby keeping practitioners abreast of the development landscape.
- Profile (of corporate participation, contribution, project information) - Through the internet-based social map, participating companies will enjoy visibility of their development interventions if they choose to. Profiles of this initiative will also be placed in the media from time to time.
Partial subscription
Partial subscription will be available to corporates for R20,000 and NGOs for R5,000 per annum. This will allow for online viewing of the data for one year. However, partial subscribers will not be able to input their data into the tool, nor export any of the data.
Non-subscribing users
Certain headline information will be accessible to all interested individuals or organisations at www.socialmapping.net. This will give non-subscribing users access to summary information at a high level, for example, provincial CSI spend. There will be a cost associated with accessing more detailed information such as data on Early Childhood Development projects or the quantum of CSI funding allocated to northern KwaZulu-Natal.
If you are interested in subscribing to the social mapping tool please send an email to info@socialmapping.net or call Trialogue on 011 484 6521, or 021 762 1166.
