2026 SAG Award Winners

ITAIPU Binacional

Project Goal

Plan 1000 is a strategic initiative of the Government of Paraguay, implemented in coordination with ITAIPU Binacional, aimed at paving 1,000 kilometers of urban and rural roads across the national territory. Its scope covers all 17 departments, prioritizing the improvement of connectivity in urban and peri-urban areas with significant infrastructure deficits.

The project includes the implementation of construction solutions adapted to each context (stone paving, asphalt paving, and block paving), with the objective of creating safer, more efficient, and inclusive connections, facilitating access to services, boosting local economies, and reducing territorial disparities. In addition, it promotes social development through job creation and interinstitutional coordination with local governments. Overall, the project seeks to improve the population’s quality of life and consolidate a sustainable territorial development model at the national level.
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Business Problem Solved

Before the implementation of the project, information related to Plan 1000 was dispersed across multiple sources, formats, and other internal departments of Itaipu, making consolidation, timely analysis, and strategic decision-making difficult. This fragmentation limited comprehensive visibility of project progress, caused delays in identifying issues, and reduced the capacity to respond to critical situations during execution.

The solution enabled the centralization of all information into a single geospatial platform, integrating data on physical progress, inspections, and the geographic location of road segments. This made it possible to monitor project progress in near real time. It also facilitated the early identification of critical execution points, optimizing the prioritization of interventions and improving coordination among stakeholders. As a result, data-driven decision-making was strengthened and operational efficiency was increased.

Technology Implemented

The solution was developed on ArcGIS Enterprise, enabling centralized management and integration of geospatial data through Feature Services with near real-time updates. For field data collection, ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 were used, facilitating the georeferenced capture of inspections and evidence. ArcGIS Drone2Map was used to generate orthomosaics to validate construction progress. Information dissemination was carried out through ArcGIS Enterprise Sites, providing structured access for different users. For monitoring and analysis, ArcGIS Dashboards and Experience Builder were used, while ArcGIS Pro, ArcPy, and Arcade supported automation, data processing, and indicator generation. Overall, the ArcGIS ecosystem enabled an end-to-end solution, strengthening management, oversight, and data-driven decision-making for Plan 1000.

Development Team Biography

Coordination, design, development, and data management:
- Zunilda Báez Chamorro – Environmental Engineer *
- Delma María Benitez Riveros – Forestry Engineer *
- Luis Santiago Cattebeke Apestegui – Environmental Engineer *
*Currently pursuing a Master of Excellence in Geographical Information Science & Systems at the University of Salzburg (UNIGIS Latin America MSc+)
Field data collection using mobile applications, and drone image capture and processing

Sandra Alice Velazquez Flores – Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Analysis
Gerardo Ramón Pérez – Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Sciences
Luis Alejandro Morinigo López – Engineer in Geographic Sciences
José María Mongelos Franco – Agricultural Engineer
Víctor Manuel Cardozo Ortiz – Environmental Engineer