Abstract Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are increasingly applied to support evidence-based decisions across disciplines, including the global development and humanitarian sector. However, higher education programmes in development-related fields rarely integrate GIS as a teaching and learning component. This paper describes a GIS module collaboratively developed for a Vietnamese undergraduate development studies curriculum. It explores opportunities and barriers to its implementation by examining feedback from students and academic staff. Based on the experience and findings, a set of recommendations are put forward, opening up a debate about GIS education in development studies in the Global South and how this may be facilitated.

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全球南方背景下将 GIS 教育纳入发展研究的挑战与前景

摘要 地理信息系统 (GIS) 越来越多地应用于支持跨学科的循证决策，包括全球发展和人道主义部门。然而，与发展相关领域的高等教育项目很少将 GIS 作为教学和学习的组成部分。本文描述了为越南本科发展研究课程合作开发的 GIS 模块。它通过检查学生和学术人员的反馈来探索其实施的机会和障碍。根据经验和发现，提出了一系列建议，开启了关于全球南方发展研究中的 GIS 教育以及如何促进这一点的辩论。