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Advancing Global Geospatial Information

Management

UN-GGIM Second High Level Forum

Recommendations

Presentation byPresentation by

Mansoor Al Mansoor Al MalkiMalki,, Director of Director of IT DepartmentIT DepartmentQatar Statistics Qatar Statistics AuthorityAuthority

Web: Web: www.qsa.gov.qaEmail: Email: mansoor@qsa.gov.qa

9th Annual Middle East Conference & Exhibition, Middle East Geospatial Forum, 13-14 March 2013, QNCC Doha, Qatar

OverviewOverview

The UN Initiatives on GGIM

The Second High Level Forum on GGIM, Doha Qatar–

Summary Findings

The Doha Declaration on UNGGIM &

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The UN Initiative on Global The UN Initiative on Global Geospatial Information Geospatial Information Management (GGIM) Management (GGIM)

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The UN Initiative on GGIMThe UN Initiative on GGIM

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What?- To enhance and coordinate Global Geospatial Information Management (GGIM).

How?- By setting up a formal mechanism under the UN auspices to discuss and coordinate GGIM activities and by involving Member States as the key players.

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Why?- Almost all social and economic human activity depends on location

- Geospatial Information with its rapid development and easy access has become invaluable tool in researches, policy making, planning and implementation.

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Why?-Some international organizations working on outstanding issues on geospatial information

- UN to links the outcomes of these organizations to specific policy decisions and actions of the Member States.

The UN Initiative on GGIM The UN Initiative on GGIM The The First High Level Forum on Global First High Level Forum on Global

Geospatial Information Management held in Geospatial Information Management held in Seoul, Korea in October 2011Seoul, Korea in October 2011

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Second High Level Forum on UN-Second High Level Forum on UN-GGIM held in Doha Qatar, 4-6, GGIM held in Doha Qatar, 4-6, February, 2013February, 2013

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Attended by

300 Participants from 60 countries,

10 United Nations’

Representatives, and

50 representatives from

International Organizations and

the Private Sector.

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“The Role of Geospatial Information

in National Development”

The Forum began with the The Forum began with the Ministerial Segment sharing Ministerial Segment sharing views on-views on-

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Five Thematic Sessions held Five Thematic Sessions held Focusing on-Focusing on-

1. Building a National Geospatial Information System; Driving Forces, Success Stories

2. Future Trends in Geospatial Information

3. Developing an effective Global Geodetic Reference Framework and supporting Location –Based Services

4. Geospatial Information & Sustainable Development (Rio 20+)

5. Challenges in Developing Core Global Reference Datasets

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The Main Issues Discussed & the The Main Issues Discussed & the Actions Proposed Actions Proposed

United Nations Promote a Global understanding on Geospatial Information and the Importance of UN-GGIM in National Development

Coordination across Ministries and Agencies considered Important in guiding Governments Actions in Meeting the Expectations of their People

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Common Challenges Referenced in the Discussions included the following-

• A sustainable Geodetic Network• Mitigating and Managing Disasters• Population Growth & Food Security• Urban Planning & Sustainable

Development• Privacy & Confidentiality of Data

accessibility

(Need working together Across Borders and Sharing Experiences and Advancement in Geospatial Information Management)

The Main Issues Discussed & the The Main Issues Discussed & the Actions Proposed contd….Actions Proposed contd….

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UN-GGIM is a Platform to advocate Long term Vision and Investment in National Geospatial Information System.

Establish a Coherent National Geospatial Information System for Timely and Authoritative Decision making and Policy Development

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Importance of having a Steady Supply of Trained Technical Experts in Managing Geospatial Information

The role of Private sector in Strengthening National Geospatial Management

Future Trends in Geospatial Management

The role of National Geospatial Management Authorities as the Originator and Custodian of Trusted and Authoritative Data

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The importance of Regional Cooperation and the Successful Program Implementation in some Regions

(welcomed first meeting of Geospatial Information Authorities of the UNESCWA Region)

Need for a Global Geodetic Reference Frame and System to Track Changes, such as:

(terrestrial and sea level changes- International Association of Geodesy(IAG) contribution highlighted)

Important that Government accepts the Responsibility of Sound National Geodetic Reference Frame

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Reio+20 recognized the Role of Geospatial Information in Sustainable Development-

(recommendations for Global Map for Sustainable Development initiatives and need for Urban Hazard Mapping)

Establishing Standards for the Entire Production and Dissemination Process of Geospatial Information-

(ISO and OGC taking the lead)

Data Quality Assurance Considered Critical and therefore need for proper Protocol to be Established to meet the International Standards.

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The role of Geospatial Authority need to be Identified within a Network of Data Producers and Users

Common Data themes that have been included are- Geo-coded Addressing Boundaries Positioning Place Names Elevation Land cover Transport Water Land Parcel

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Doha Declaration- The Second UN-Doha Declaration- The Second UN-GGIM ForumGGIM Forum

Commit to work together under the coordination of UN

Affirm the importance of having stable, credible and reliable national geospatial infrastructure in each country.

Affirm the importance of a core global reference dataset.

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Affirm the importance of authoritative core global reference dataset

Enhance the ability of training programmes at all levels, and to contribute to a global knowledge base

To encourage regional collaboration in the promotion and development of geospatial information management

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Qatar Nationwide GIS set up two decades ago can serve as a model in guiding the set up of National in the countries of the Region.

The Geospatial Standards and Specification set for Qatar GIS can serve as a base for Geospatial Information development in the region and a guiding Principles

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Qatar would raise to GCC level discussions through upcoming Undersecretary level meetings of GCC Countries

Qatar further working in the guidelines of GGIM to support establishing a UN-ESCWA Regional Centre for UN-GGIM

Qatar in Regional & Global Qatar in Regional & Global context of UN-GGIM contd……context of UN-GGIM contd……

Thank you

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بحمد تمالله

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