14.04.2025
On April 12, 2025, Dr. Eng. Denitsa Savova-Georgieva, Head of Education at Esri Bulgaria, delivered a lecture to students at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski.” The topic of the lecture was: “Applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the Public Sector.”
The event took place as part of the course “Practicum in Financial Management in the Public Sector” under the Master's program “Economics and Management of Public Resources.” During the lecture, Dr. Savova-Georgieva introduced the concept and broad applicability of Geographic Information Systems, with special emphasis on significant GIS projects implemented in the public sector in Bulgaria.
Students actively participated in the ensuing discussion, expressing interest in the potential of GIS to improve public resource management. They asked questions related to specific examples of GIS use in institutional settings.
About the Lecturer:
Dr. Eng. Denitsa Savova-Georgieva is Head of Education at Esri Bulgaria. She holds a degree in Geodesy from the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG) and a PhD in Cartography. She is the author of educational content and a trainer in numerous GIS courses. Over the years, Dr. Savova-Georgieva has introduced the concept and capabilities of GIS technologies to students from various universities and disciplines, promoting the understanding and application of spatial analysis across different areas of public life.
About Esri Bulgaria:
Esri Bulgaria is a leading technology company in the field of Geographic Information Systems and the official representative of the global GIS leader – Esri Inc. For over 25 years, the company has been implementing GIS solutions of national significance in key sectors such as cadastre, spatial planning, engineering infrastructure, environment, security, transportation, and more. Through its activities, Esri Bulgaria actively supports the digital transformation of public administration and businesses through spatial technologies.