1. 1 Advancing Global Geospatial Information Management UN-GGIM Second High Level Forum Recommendations Presentation by Mansoor Al Malki, Director of IT Department Qatar Statistics Authority Web: www.qsa.gov.qa www.qsa.gov.qa Email: mansoor@qsa.gov.qa mansoor@qsa.gov.qa 9 th Annual Middle East Conference & Exhibition, Middle East Geospatial Forum, 13-14 March 2013, QNCC Doha, Qatar

2. Overview  The UN Initiatives on GGIM  The Second High Level Forum on GGIM, Doha Qatar– Summary Findings  The Doha Declaration on UNGGIM &  Qatar in Regional & Global Context of GGIM 2 9 th Annual Middle East Conference & Exhibition, Middle East Geospatial Forum, 13-14 March 2013, QNCC Doha, Qatar

3. The UN Initiative on Global Geospatial Information Management (GGIM) 3

4. The UN Initiative on GGIM 4 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.

5. The UN Initiative on (GGIM) 5 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. contd….

6. The UN Initiative on GGIM 6 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.

7. The UN Initiative on GGIM  The First High Level Forum on Global Geospatial Information Management held in Seoul, Korea in October 2011 7

8. 8 The Second High Level Forum on GGIM, Doha Qatar– Summary Findings

9. 9 Second High Level Forum on UN-GGIM held in Doha Qatar, 4-6, February, 2013

10. 10 Attended by  300 Participants from 60 countries,  10 United Nations’ Representatives, and  50 representatives from International Organizations and the Private Sector. Second High Level Forum on UN-GGIM, Doha Qatar, 4-6, February, 2013

11. 11 “The Role of Geospatial Information in National Development” The Forum began with the Ministerial Segment sharing views on-

12. 12 Five Thematic Sessions held 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

13. 13 The Main Issues Discussed & the 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

14. 14  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 Actions Proposed contd….

15. 15  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 The Main Issues Discussed & the Actions Proposed contd….

16. 16  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 The Main Issues Discussed & the Actions Proposed contd….

17. 17  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 The Main Issues Discussed & the Actions Proposed contd….

18. 18  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. The Main Issues Discussed & the Actions Proposed contd….

19. 19  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 The Main Issues Discussed & the Actions Proposed contd….

20. The Second UN-GGIM Forum Doha Declaration 20

21. 21 Doha Declaration- The Second UN-GGIM 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.

22. 22 Doha Declaration- The Second UN-GGIM Forum  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

23. Qatar in Regional & Global context of UN-GGIM 23

24. 24  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 Qatar in Regional & Global context of UN-GGIM

25. 25  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 context of UN-GGIM contd……

26. Thank you 26

27. تم بحمد الله 27 www.qsa.gov.qa http://ggim.un.org/