Harnessing Geospatial Information Systems for Sustainable Economic and Regional Development

.In a world grappling with urban expansion, climate change, and economic inequality, geospatial technologies play a crucial role in shaping more sustainable and inclusive futures. Geographic information systems (GIS) enable the integration of spatial and socio-economic data to inform smarter decision making across sectors. By revealing hidden spatial patterns and relationships, GIS supports equitable resource allocation and more resilient infrastructure planning. Its ability to drive data-informed policy not only enhances governance but also helps communities adapt to shifting environmental and economic conditions. As such, geospatial intelligence has become essential to advancing sustainable development and achieving long-term regional resilience. Harnessing Geospatial Information Systems for Sustainable Economic and Regional Development explores how GIS have emerged as powerful tools to inform policy, enhance infrastructure planning, manage natural resources, and drive inclusive growth. It emphasizes the ability of GIS to uncover spatial patterns and trends that would otherwise remain invisible, thus supporting smarter governance and targeted interventions. Covering topics such as agricultural productivity, land administration, and urban health surveillance, this book is an excellent resource for academicians, researchers, students, practitioners, industry professionals, policymakers, and more.

Dr Arman Khan is an esteemed academician, deeply committed to advancing knowledge and fostering intellectual growth. With over a decade of experience, he has solidified his reputation in academia and research. Dr. Khan holds a Ph.D. from Putra Business School, Malaysia's first AACSB-accredited business institution, and currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Pakistan. In addition to his teaching role, he has a significant presence on national and international academic stages. His research has been featured in high-impact journals, and he has presented his work at numerous conferences worldwide. Dr. Arman has also authored numerous books with renowned publishers. Through collaboration with fellow scholars, he has refined his research methodologies and expanded his academic contributions. His editorial roles include serving as Chief Editor of a reputable research journal and being an active member of several editorial boards for national and international journals. This leadership reflects his dedication to elevating academic discourse and encouraging innovation. Dr. Khan continues to shape the trajectory of academic research, fostering an environment of innovation and excellence.

Mr. Zahid Hussain is a Research Assistant the Department of Business Administration. He has a Phd Scholar at Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari Institute of Technology, (KASBIT), Karachi, Pakistan. His research interests include sponsorship, generational marketing, non-profit marketing, marketing communication, consumer behavior and consumer culture. His research publications have appeared in Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, Journal of Product and Brand Management, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, SEARCH: Journal of Media and Communication Research, Asian Journal of Business Research, Malaysian Journal of Communication, among others. He serves in the editorial board of scholarly journals. Hussain has industry experience in banking and corporate branding before turning to academia.

Dr. Abdelrehim Nader Awad is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia. He holds a PhD in Business Administration (Marketing) from Al-Azhar University and has extensive teaching and research experience in digital marketing, strategic marketing, and customer knowledge management. Dr. Awad has published widely in Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals and currently serves as Vice President of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Bisha. He is also actively involved in academic supervision, quality assurance, and program accreditation initiatives.

Dr. Rohit Bansal is working as Associate Professor in Department of Management Studies in Vaish College of Engineering, Rohtak. He is a perseverant, passionate academician cum seasoned professional. He obtained Ph.D. in Management from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. With a rich experience of 16 years, he has achieved growth through robust and proactive academic initiatives. He has authored & edited 30 books with renowned national & international publishers including IGI Global USA, Scrivener-Wiley Publishing, De Gruyter, Weser Books, Scholar’s Press, Germany etc. In addition to, Dr. Rohit has published 150 research papers and chapters in journals of repute including Scopus indexed as well as edited books. He has also presented papers in 50 conferences and seminars. His area of interest includes marketing management, organizational behaviour, services marketing, customer engagement, digital marketing, human resource management and organizational development. He is on Editorial Advisory Board as a member in 110 national and international peer reviewed journals. He has acted as session chair in many international conferences.

Dr. Hind Hammouch holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Management from the Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences (FSJES) at Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fez, Morocco. She currently serves as a Professor at the Institute for Training in Offshoring Professions in Information Technology, Communication, and Audiovisual (IFMOTICA) in Fez and as a part-time lecturer at FSJES Fez, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Her research interests span corporate social responsibility (CSR), (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ESG, management control systems, organizational and financial performance, as well as the integration of artificial intelligence in sustainable development. Dr. Hammouch has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles published in Scopus-indexed journals, as well as scholarly book chapters with IGI Global and other international academic publishers. Her academic contributions also include editorial board memberships and peer-review engagements with several reputable international journals and conferences. With a multidisciplinary background and a strong commitment to applied research, Dr. Hammouch’s work contributes to bridging the gap between theory and practice in emerging areas of management, sustainability, and digital innovation.