The data and information presented in the Seminar primarily refer to the type of material contained in the International Road Research Documentation (IRRD) bibliographic database developed by the RTR Programme.
The main subjects covered by the database include: vehicle and traffic studies; transport; intermodal freight transport; logistics; road and public transport safety; vehicle's security and design; intelligent transport systems; enviromental effects of transport; design, construction and maintenance of roads and bridges; tunnels; geology, soils and materials and transport economics.
To share data and information gathering, analysis, and reporting procedures and processes of OECD Member countries with Latin America countries.
To identify information systems needs in Latin American countries and explore possibilities for meeting those needs.
To encourage research and co- operation between OECD Member countries and Latin American countries.
The importance and benefits of information.
Information providers, delivery mechanisms, and users.
Overview of information systems and uses within OECD Member countries.
Data and information exchange using international networks.
Current information systems and challenges: discussion focused on the issues of participating Latin American countries.
Wrap- up sessions on challenges and next steps to improve information availability in Latin America.
The seminar included workshop sessions, such as the following:
The Internet: available information and useful sites.
TRANSPORT CD-ROM and TRIP.
Marketing information resources.
The IRRD/ DICC structure, inputting data and use.
Experts in the field of road and intermodal knowledge management and documentation from OECD Member countries and throughout Latin America, including the Latin American Associations of Ministers of Transport/Road Directors, as well as concerned international organisations (UNECLAC, IADB, World Bank, PIH), academic institutions and suppliers of information services.
