Mehulupase01/GeoSpatial-data-analysis-UN-SDGs-Ethiopia-and-Congo

This project analyzes spatial data for SDGs 1 (No Poverty) and 2 (Zero Hunger) in Ethiopia and DRC. It examines the correlation between employment rates and poverty, and tracks changes in undernourishment from 2010-2020. Using Moran's plots and choropleth maps, the project visualizes and interprets regional disparities # GeoSpatial-data-analysis-UN-SDGs-Ethiopia-and-Congo This project analyzes spatial data for SDGs 1 (No Poverty) and 2 (Zero Hunger) in Ethiopia and DRC. It examines the correlation between employment rates and poverty, and tracks changes in undernourishment from 2010-2020. Using Moran's plots and choropleth maps, the project visualizes and interprets regional disparities Based on the provided details, here's a draft README for your project: ## Task / Problem Statement The task is to analyze and visualize the correlation between employment rates and poverty levels in rural vs. urban areas of Ethiopia and DRC, as well as to assess the prevalence of undernourishment in these countries over time. The project includes spatial lag analysis using Moran's plots and choropleth maps to identify regional patterns and insights. ## Sub-Tasks 1. **Select SDGs**: Choose two SDGs to work with. 2. **Formulate Research Questions**: Develop specific research questions related to SDGs 1 and 2. 3. **Transform Data**: Convert the data into weight matrices, create Moran's plots, and interpret them. 4. **Create Choropleth Maps**: Visualize the spatial distribution of employment rates and undernourishment. 5. **Answer Research Questions**: Provide a concise summary of your findings based on the analysis. ## Implementation Details ### 1. **Shapefiles for Spatial Data** - Shapefiles for the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia were sourced from the University of California, Davis geodata repository: - Democratic Republic of Congo Shapefile - Ethiopia Shapefile - **Relevance**: The shapefiles were created in July 2022 and represent the most recent borders, including adjustments for South Sudan's independence. ### 2. **Research Questions** - **1st Research Question**: What is the correlation between employment rates and poverty levels in rural versus urban areas of Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo? - **2nd Research Question**: How has the prevalence of undernourishment ch …