The main objective of the workshop is to strengthen the technical capacity of the PPDCO staff in both data collection and mapping, key components in the formulation and updating of the PDPFP. Specifically, the training aims to equip participants with practical knowledge and skills in systematically extracting relevant datasets from a variety of sources, including national government agencies, local offices, and open-access platforms. It also covers the standards and procedures for organizing and analyzing these data sets to ensure their usability and integration into the PDPFP.

In addition, the workshop includes hands-on sessions on generating required spatial outputs, such as thematic and sectoral maps, using appropriate mapping tools and geographic information systems (GIS). By the end of the training, participants are expected to demonstrate the ability to identify and gather critical planning data, assess its quality and relevance, and produce accurate and policy-informing maps essential to the planning process.