Communities in all settings and at all scales have
access to information, advanced technologies and smart
services that enhance the sustainability and quality of
life, improve health and safety, and help provide
economic prosperity for their residents.
Day 3: Working together: global and regional collaboration, Mr. Greg Brown, N...wepc2016
Globalization of politics requires parliaments all over the world to cooperate and exchange information. The session will learn about existing forms of inter-parliamentary collaboration, and discuss perspectives for developing common approaches, including open source software solutions, and open standards for legislative document management, including XML.
The document discusses the creation and development of GIS coordination in Minnesota over several decades, from the establishment of the state's first GIS program in 1978 to the creation of the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office (MnGeo) in 2009 by legislation. It outlines MnGeo's mission to improve statewide services through coordinated, affordable, reliable and effective use of GIS. MnGeo has a staff of 7.5 FTEs and focuses on priorities that match its legislative mandate such as operational and organizational evaluation and pursuing strategic partnerships.
The National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC) provides advice on federal geospatial policy and management issues. Its mission is to provide strategies to empower the public, protect homeland security, foster economic growth, and more through cohesive geospatial data. The NGAC membership represents partners in the geospatial community. Key activities have included recommendations on imagery and geospatial initiatives. In 2010, the NGAC will provide guidance on issues like the geospatial platform, place-based policies, emerging technologies, and partnerships.
This document discusses the potential for an OpenCadastreMap that allows voluntary citizen contributions to cadastral systems. It outlines a methodology to study whether social media could add value to formal statutory cadastral systems worldwide. Key issues discussed include the necessity and legality of government involvement, economic effects on banks and land values, and ensuring quality control, transparency and legitimacy. Next steps proposed include further developing the theoretical context through cocreation and studying collective intelligence and participation levels.
Executive committee meeting for the inaugral general assembly of the world e ...Dr Lendy Spires
The document discusses plans for the inaugural general assembly of the World e-Governments Organization of Cities and Local Governments. The organization aims to improve quality of life worldwide through IT-led public administration. The assembly will take place in September 2010 in Seoul, South Korea, and will include sessions on e-government projects, cooperation opportunities, and selecting initial projects. Attendees will also vote to approve the organization's statute and charter its executive committee. The document provides draft schedules, discusses the organization's relationship to other international groups, and outlines potential collaborative projects around e-government best practices and resource sharing.
This document discusses information and communication technology (ICT) and contains several sections on related topics:
1. It begins with a brief definition of ICT and lists two authors.
2. Several sections then discuss challenges with communication technologies across contexts, identifying information and determining appropriate design principles when learning from different groups.
3. One section analyzes how politics can create asymmetrical integration of health e-infrastructure systems in India, providing an example of a flexible tool that was compatible in various situations over time.
4. Integration of library loan systems is also briefly mentioned.
Open Data meets Devolution: Open County InitiativeOpen Institute
Open County Initiative is a programme spearheaded by the Open Institute to promote open government principles to sub-national governments in Kenya. Through this initiative, the Open Institute and its partners work with county governments to publish open data relating to development of the county. In addition, we work to build appetite for open data and empower citizens to use their voice to speak with government.
Communities in all settings and at all scales have
access to information, advanced technologies and smart
services that enhance the sustainability and quality of
life, improve health and safety, and help provide
economic prosperity for their residents.
Day 3: Working together: global and regional collaboration, Mr. Greg Brown, N...wepc2016
Globalization of politics requires parliaments all over the world to cooperate and exchange information. The session will learn about existing forms of inter-parliamentary collaboration, and discuss perspectives for developing common approaches, including open source software solutions, and open standards for legislative document management, including XML.
The document discusses the creation and development of GIS coordination in Minnesota over several decades, from the establishment of the state's first GIS program in 1978 to the creation of the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office (MnGeo) in 2009 by legislation. It outlines MnGeo's mission to improve statewide services through coordinated, affordable, reliable and effective use of GIS. MnGeo has a staff of 7.5 FTEs and focuses on priorities that match its legislative mandate such as operational and organizational evaluation and pursuing strategic partnerships.
The National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC) provides advice on federal geospatial policy and management issues. Its mission is to provide strategies to empower the public, protect homeland security, foster economic growth, and more through cohesive geospatial data. The NGAC membership represents partners in the geospatial community. Key activities have included recommendations on imagery and geospatial initiatives. In 2010, the NGAC will provide guidance on issues like the geospatial platform, place-based policies, emerging technologies, and partnerships.
This document discusses the potential for an OpenCadastreMap that allows voluntary citizen contributions to cadastral systems. It outlines a methodology to study whether social media could add value to formal statutory cadastral systems worldwide. Key issues discussed include the necessity and legality of government involvement, economic effects on banks and land values, and ensuring quality control, transparency and legitimacy. Next steps proposed include further developing the theoretical context through cocreation and studying collective intelligence and participation levels.
Executive committee meeting for the inaugral general assembly of the world e ...Dr Lendy Spires
The document discusses plans for the inaugural general assembly of the World e-Governments Organization of Cities and Local Governments. The organization aims to improve quality of life worldwide through IT-led public administration. The assembly will take place in September 2010 in Seoul, South Korea, and will include sessions on e-government projects, cooperation opportunities, and selecting initial projects. Attendees will also vote to approve the organization's statute and charter its executive committee. The document provides draft schedules, discusses the organization's relationship to other international groups, and outlines potential collaborative projects around e-government best practices and resource sharing.
This document discusses information and communication technology (ICT) and contains several sections on related topics:
1. It begins with a brief definition of ICT and lists two authors.
2. Several sections then discuss challenges with communication technologies across contexts, identifying information and determining appropriate design principles when learning from different groups.
3. One section analyzes how politics can create asymmetrical integration of health e-infrastructure systems in India, providing an example of a flexible tool that was compatible in various situations over time.
4. Integration of library loan systems is also briefly mentioned.
Open Data meets Devolution: Open County InitiativeOpen Institute
Open County Initiative is a programme spearheaded by the Open Institute to promote open government principles to sub-national governments in Kenya. Through this initiative, the Open Institute and its partners work with county governments to publish open data relating to development of the county. In addition, we work to build appetite for open data and empower citizens to use their voice to speak with government.
Ta2.09 6 mkhize.south africa digitization geneology and citizenship mkhize ja...Statistics South Africa
Tracing Citizenship and Genealogy through Digitization: South Africa’s post apartheid conduit for archival practice and Natural justice - presented at the UN World Data Forum 2017
The document summarizes a panel discussion at the Wisconsin Land Information Association Fall Regional Meeting in October 2010. The panel discussed key topics and initiatives from the recent National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) annual meeting in September 2010 in Minneapolis. This included discussions on imagery initiatives, data coordination, emergency management, and the NSGIC's focus on coordination between states on national geospatial programs and standards.
The document discusses the current situation of land information systems (LIS) in Nepal. Three main government institutions - the Department of Survey, Department of Land Reform and Management, and Department of Land Information and Archives - are each working to develop their own LIS by digitizing maps and land records. However, there is a lack of clear vision, cooperation between departments, resources, and government commitment beyond documents. The document proposes developing a long-term vision and policy, organizational structure, human resource development, and stakeholder cooperation to improve the future of LIS in Nepal. Key challenges include working modalities, data security, infrastructure, and sustainability.
The RedGealc is a network within the Organization of American States (OAS) that brings together top e-government authorities from 35 OAS member states. It aims to advance regional e-government agendas and enable quicker progress on countries' e-government plans through information sharing. As the oldest regional organization in the Americas, the OAS provides a political and technical forum for cooperation through its Department for Effective Public Management, which serves as RedGealc's technical secretariat. RedGealc was launched in 2004 and is supported by the OAS, Inter-American Development Bank, and International Development Research Centre. It has achieved progress through projects on open data and public software.
GWU Capstone Consultancy _ THP community of practiceLuke Fuller
This document summarizes the work of a capstone team from George Washington University on developing a community of practice to support participatory local democracy. It provides an overview of the community of practice's structure, describes consultations held in multiple cities to inform the project's design, outlines the key components of participatory democracy that were identified, and reviews lessons learned and next steps. The overall goal is to create an index and reporting mechanism on the state of participatory democracy globally.
The document outlines Salt Lake City's plan to develop a Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan to establish principles of digital equity and increase digital access, literacy, and inclusion. It discusses goals around technology usage, barriers, training, access, and specific community needs. The plan will involve community partnerships and be informed by civic engagement to create an action plan modeled after similar initiatives in other cities.
NGOs and governments are empowered by data to better serve citizens. Data projects led by groups like UNICEF and Thoughtworks collect rich information from stakeholders through tools like customizable polls and visualizations. This allows project managers and country offices to gain insights that help their work, as seen in case studies of initiatives like mTrac and Kirril that crowdsource data for journalism.
The document summarizes the state of IT in Massachusetts government and outlines MassIT's priorities and initiatives to improve digital services. MassIT aims to drive digital transformation across state agencies and support local governments. It discusses findings from an IT review that found low citizen satisfaction with digital services and immature security practices. MassIT plans to invest in core infrastructure, partner with local governments, and facilitate regional collaboration on IT projects and shared services.
The document discusses municipal IT collaboration between local governments and school departments. It provides examples of how the Town of Foxborough, MA and Foxborough Public Schools have collaborated on their joint IT operations. They have formed a technology steering committee with stakeholders to identify common needs, prioritize projects, and oversee the shared IT department. The collaboration has allowed them to hire additional IT staff and achieve cost savings while improving services. Overcoming barriers involves managing expectations, communication, and planning for the future.
The document discusses Kenya's Open Data Initiative (KODI) which was launched in 2011 by President Kibaki. KODI makes key government data freely available online, including census data and expenditure information. Over 17,000 people have accessed the data and tools have been built to make the data more useful. Open data in Kenya aims to improve governance and transparency. It is a platform for innovation that can generate economic and social value through new businesses and improved services. The document calls for raising awareness of open data, establishing supportive policies and infrastructure, and public-private partnerships to sustain open data initiatives in Kenya.
e-Democracy Conference 2011 presentation titled 'Citizen techology and Open Government' by Jared Ford, NDI Program Manager on the ICT team | Twitter: @jdeepford
This document provides a progress review and priorities for donor boards working groups on decentralization reform in Ukraine from January to March 2018. It summarizes the work and issues facing six main working groups: 1) administrative territorial reform and legal framework, 2) local self-government finances and budgeting, 3) local democracy, 4) regional and local development, 5) administrative services and municipal utilities, and 6) communication and training. The working groups are focusing on adopting new laws, building local government capacity, improving participatory democracy, coordinating regional development, integrating administrative services, and increasing communication and training around decentralization.
Linked Open Data Initiative is a non-profit organization to promote and implement concept of OPEN DATA, STANDARDIZED specifications and activities to develop advanced scheme to build society with corporate multiple stakeholders with shared data.
This document discusses the evolution of citizen technology and open government. It outlines how goals include promoting efficient, open, and accountable government as well as strengthening democratic institutions and citizen engagement. It describes how social media has democratized information sharing and allowed citizens to organize and influence power dynamics. Examples like the Arab Spring show how social media helped spread ideas. The document also discusses tools for political process monitoring, election oversight, and participatory budgeting. It argues that open government data becomes better through public input and that citizen technologies ensure a vibrant online and offline public sphere by allowing governments to communicate widely and reduce costs. Recommendations include structuring government documents with semantic markup, providing multiple access forms, using single-point portals and cloud
This plenary session will discuss land management for smart cities. As land is a limited resource that is in high demand, especially in urban areas, smart cities require smart land management mechanisms. The focus will be on efficiently and equitably procuring land for public purposes. Various methods for acquiring and developing land will be covered, including bulk acquisition, land assembly, guided urban development, land reservation, transfer of development rights, and cluster redevelopment. The complex system of land management in India will be examined, including the over 284 state legislations and how state and local mechanisms operate within this framework. Questions will address how state mechanisms work, what partnerships and legislation are used, and how private players can be better integrated to support land procurement and
Can we do it yes we can: developing digitally capable librariesLis Parcell
Slide deck to support a learning session at the CILIP Ireland/Library Association of Ireland conference in Newry, 19-20 April 2018. For more information about Jisc's work and support for digital capability please visit https://www.jisc.ac.uk/rd/projects/building-digital-capability
Ukrainian Public Law and Administration Network UPLAN_UPLAN_
In October 2017, Centre of Policy and Legal Reform started to develop a regional network of Think Tanks – Ukrainian Public Law and Administration Network.
We have teamed up so that civil society gets more opportunities to influence the authorities and local government with the purpose of strengthening reforms.
Next Generation Broadband Cities - Lightning TalksUS-Ignite
Lightning Talks fromMegan Smith U.S. Chief Technology Officer
NIST, OSTP, Tech Hire, Maker Movement, CitySDK, Regional Big Data Hubs, Start-up in a Day, Broadband Connectivity Index, ConectED, Community Gigabit Fund
at the Launch of Smart Gigabit Communities event January 26, 2016
Law and the Geoweb’ Panel Discussion. 2011 AAG ConferenceGreg Babinski
This document summarizes a workshop on law and the geoweb presented by Greg Babinski. It discusses the context of local government GIS operations, including that there are over 1,000 county and 2,500-5,000 municipal GIS operations in the US with limited budgets. It also notes that developing and maintaining GIS data is complex and expensive, and the ROI must be proven. The document outlines pressures on and limitations of local governments regarding the geoweb, and proposes ways to increase sharing of GIS data between public agencies and private industry while minimizing liability issues.
FME Server is used to transform Twitter data and stream it to Google Maps and Earth via KML. The tweets are stored in a database and time stamped to allow for future analysis and replaying the event. Every 30 seconds new tweets are archived and every 10 seconds Google Earth requests updated tweets from the database, while the Google Maps view requires page refreshes to see new tweets.
This document discusses Chris Anderson's concept of "free" as it relates to digital goods and services. It outlines four business models for "free": direct cross-subsidies, three-party markets, freemium, and non-monetary markets. The models are shifting from scarcity to abundance as digital goods can be reproduced nearly infinitely at little to no cost. While companies may struggle to profit from free goods directly, the models find ways to do so through other revenue streams or non-monetary exchanges. Ultimately, businesses will be forced to compete with free in many industries and figure out new management and decision-making approaches as a result.
Ta2.09 6 mkhize.south africa digitization geneology and citizenship mkhize ja...Statistics South Africa
Tracing Citizenship and Genealogy through Digitization: South Africa’s post apartheid conduit for archival practice and Natural justice - presented at the UN World Data Forum 2017
The document summarizes a panel discussion at the Wisconsin Land Information Association Fall Regional Meeting in October 2010. The panel discussed key topics and initiatives from the recent National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) annual meeting in September 2010 in Minneapolis. This included discussions on imagery initiatives, data coordination, emergency management, and the NSGIC's focus on coordination between states on national geospatial programs and standards.
The document discusses the current situation of land information systems (LIS) in Nepal. Three main government institutions - the Department of Survey, Department of Land Reform and Management, and Department of Land Information and Archives - are each working to develop their own LIS by digitizing maps and land records. However, there is a lack of clear vision, cooperation between departments, resources, and government commitment beyond documents. The document proposes developing a long-term vision and policy, organizational structure, human resource development, and stakeholder cooperation to improve the future of LIS in Nepal. Key challenges include working modalities, data security, infrastructure, and sustainability.
The RedGealc is a network within the Organization of American States (OAS) that brings together top e-government authorities from 35 OAS member states. It aims to advance regional e-government agendas and enable quicker progress on countries' e-government plans through information sharing. As the oldest regional organization in the Americas, the OAS provides a political and technical forum for cooperation through its Department for Effective Public Management, which serves as RedGealc's technical secretariat. RedGealc was launched in 2004 and is supported by the OAS, Inter-American Development Bank, and International Development Research Centre. It has achieved progress through projects on open data and public software.
GWU Capstone Consultancy _ THP community of practiceLuke Fuller
This document summarizes the work of a capstone team from George Washington University on developing a community of practice to support participatory local democracy. It provides an overview of the community of practice's structure, describes consultations held in multiple cities to inform the project's design, outlines the key components of participatory democracy that were identified, and reviews lessons learned and next steps. The overall goal is to create an index and reporting mechanism on the state of participatory democracy globally.
The document outlines Salt Lake City's plan to develop a Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan to establish principles of digital equity and increase digital access, literacy, and inclusion. It discusses goals around technology usage, barriers, training, access, and specific community needs. The plan will involve community partnerships and be informed by civic engagement to create an action plan modeled after similar initiatives in other cities.
NGOs and governments are empowered by data to better serve citizens. Data projects led by groups like UNICEF and Thoughtworks collect rich information from stakeholders through tools like customizable polls and visualizations. This allows project managers and country offices to gain insights that help their work, as seen in case studies of initiatives like mTrac and Kirril that crowdsource data for journalism.
The document summarizes the state of IT in Massachusetts government and outlines MassIT's priorities and initiatives to improve digital services. MassIT aims to drive digital transformation across state agencies and support local governments. It discusses findings from an IT review that found low citizen satisfaction with digital services and immature security practices. MassIT plans to invest in core infrastructure, partner with local governments, and facilitate regional collaboration on IT projects and shared services.
The document discusses municipal IT collaboration between local governments and school departments. It provides examples of how the Town of Foxborough, MA and Foxborough Public Schools have collaborated on their joint IT operations. They have formed a technology steering committee with stakeholders to identify common needs, prioritize projects, and oversee the shared IT department. The collaboration has allowed them to hire additional IT staff and achieve cost savings while improving services. Overcoming barriers involves managing expectations, communication, and planning for the future.
The document discusses Kenya's Open Data Initiative (KODI) which was launched in 2011 by President Kibaki. KODI makes key government data freely available online, including census data and expenditure information. Over 17,000 people have accessed the data and tools have been built to make the data more useful. Open data in Kenya aims to improve governance and transparency. It is a platform for innovation that can generate economic and social value through new businesses and improved services. The document calls for raising awareness of open data, establishing supportive policies and infrastructure, and public-private partnerships to sustain open data initiatives in Kenya.
e-Democracy Conference 2011 presentation titled 'Citizen techology and Open Government' by Jared Ford, NDI Program Manager on the ICT team | Twitter: @jdeepford
This document provides a progress review and priorities for donor boards working groups on decentralization reform in Ukraine from January to March 2018. It summarizes the work and issues facing six main working groups: 1) administrative territorial reform and legal framework, 2) local self-government finances and budgeting, 3) local democracy, 4) regional and local development, 5) administrative services and municipal utilities, and 6) communication and training. The working groups are focusing on adopting new laws, building local government capacity, improving participatory democracy, coordinating regional development, integrating administrative services, and increasing communication and training around decentralization.
Linked Open Data Initiative is a non-profit organization to promote and implement concept of OPEN DATA, STANDARDIZED specifications and activities to develop advanced scheme to build society with corporate multiple stakeholders with shared data.
This document discusses the evolution of citizen technology and open government. It outlines how goals include promoting efficient, open, and accountable government as well as strengthening democratic institutions and citizen engagement. It describes how social media has democratized information sharing and allowed citizens to organize and influence power dynamics. Examples like the Arab Spring show how social media helped spread ideas. The document also discusses tools for political process monitoring, election oversight, and participatory budgeting. It argues that open government data becomes better through public input and that citizen technologies ensure a vibrant online and offline public sphere by allowing governments to communicate widely and reduce costs. Recommendations include structuring government documents with semantic markup, providing multiple access forms, using single-point portals and cloud
This plenary session will discuss land management for smart cities. As land is a limited resource that is in high demand, especially in urban areas, smart cities require smart land management mechanisms. The focus will be on efficiently and equitably procuring land for public purposes. Various methods for acquiring and developing land will be covered, including bulk acquisition, land assembly, guided urban development, land reservation, transfer of development rights, and cluster redevelopment. The complex system of land management in India will be examined, including the over 284 state legislations and how state and local mechanisms operate within this framework. Questions will address how state mechanisms work, what partnerships and legislation are used, and how private players can be better integrated to support land procurement and
Can we do it yes we can: developing digitally capable librariesLis Parcell
Slide deck to support a learning session at the CILIP Ireland/Library Association of Ireland conference in Newry, 19-20 April 2018. For more information about Jisc's work and support for digital capability please visit https://www.jisc.ac.uk/rd/projects/building-digital-capability
Ukrainian Public Law and Administration Network UPLAN_UPLAN_
In October 2017, Centre of Policy and Legal Reform started to develop a regional network of Think Tanks – Ukrainian Public Law and Administration Network.
We have teamed up so that civil society gets more opportunities to influence the authorities and local government with the purpose of strengthening reforms.
Next Generation Broadband Cities - Lightning TalksUS-Ignite
Lightning Talks fromMegan Smith U.S. Chief Technology Officer
NIST, OSTP, Tech Hire, Maker Movement, CitySDK, Regional Big Data Hubs, Start-up in a Day, Broadband Connectivity Index, ConectED, Community Gigabit Fund
at the Launch of Smart Gigabit Communities event January 26, 2016
Law and the Geoweb’ Panel Discussion. 2011 AAG ConferenceGreg Babinski
This document summarizes a workshop on law and the geoweb presented by Greg Babinski. It discusses the context of local government GIS operations, including that there are over 1,000 county and 2,500-5,000 municipal GIS operations in the US with limited budgets. It also notes that developing and maintaining GIS data is complex and expensive, and the ROI must be proven. The document outlines pressures on and limitations of local governments regarding the geoweb, and proposes ways to increase sharing of GIS data between public agencies and private industry while minimizing liability issues.
FME Server is used to transform Twitter data and stream it to Google Maps and Earth via KML. The tweets are stored in a database and time stamped to allow for future analysis and replaying the event. Every 30 seconds new tweets are archived and every 10 seconds Google Earth requests updated tweets from the database, while the Google Maps view requires page refreshes to see new tweets.
This document discusses Chris Anderson's concept of "free" as it relates to digital goods and services. It outlines four business models for "free": direct cross-subsidies, three-party markets, freemium, and non-monetary markets. The models are shifting from scarcity to abundance as digital goods can be reproduced nearly infinitely at little to no cost. While companies may struggle to profit from free goods directly, the models find ways to do so through other revenue streams or non-monetary exchanges. Ultimately, businesses will be forced to compete with free in many industries and figure out new management and decision-making approaches as a result.
Is government ready to embrace what social mediaLearon Dalby
This document discusses how government can better embrace social media to communicate with the public. It notes that people, especially younger generations, increasingly use mobile apps and social networks to communicate. However, government still relies primarily on one-way communication methods like websites and email lists. The document suggests that government should communicate through multiple social channels simultaneously and be responsive to public feedback in order to better serve citizens in the modern era of technology. It provides examples of how government agencies can use social games and crowd-sourced crisis maps to engage the public and receive authoritative data.
I had the opportunity to author the first half of this presentation and provide feedback on the second half. This presentation was presented by Shelby Johnson, Arkansas Geographic Information Officer and Michael Turner, Applied Geographics to the Joint Arkansas Advanced Communications and Information Technology Legislative Committee.
The Arkansas Road Centerline File was created in 2002 to provide a single, accurate source for road information in Arkansas that was maintained by local contributors and shared publicly. It took 8 years and over 75 contributors to build the 420,216 record, 1 gigabyte file, which is updated as information is provided and aims to be a globally accessed resource available through Arkansas' GeoStor website.
The document discusses the importance of companies using their own web mapping applications to demonstrate quality and capabilities. It notes that by using their own product, companies can identify issues and actively work to fix them. Additionally, when others also use the application, especially the right others to solve business problems, it will lead the application to get better and help the company survive. The presentation emphasizes how dogfooding a product helps ensure it works as intended and meets user needs.
The document discusses an event hosted by the National States Geographic Information Council on June 15-16, 2011 regarding open source mapping possibilities. It provides the address and contact information for the council. Several links are included to mapping ecosystems and resources. Open source is cited as a viable option by the Department of Defense, and that need, not predetermined solutions, should drive architectural and software choices. Contact information is given for a person named Learon Dalby.
This document appears to be a presentation by Learon Dalby on the topic of "Where are we going & who is 'we'". Some of the key points discussed include:
- The contributing factors that have led procurement, management structures, and project schedules to become barriers to progress.
- How approaches to procurement, software/applications, and data management have evolved since the 1950s and the challenges faced by the rapid adoption of technology.
- Questions around whether existing approaches to creating and maintaining large amounts of data have actually led to effective use and problem solving.
- The potential benefits of refocusing on solving problems directly rather than being constrained by existing procurement and software/infrastructure approaches.
This presentation was provided in 2009 and is certainly temporal, given the nature of the discussion.
Presentation roughly 10 minutes as part of a panel.
This document provides 10 steps for building consensus among public officials to support a GIS program. It recommends creating an open GIS task force with broad representation, appointing an effective non-threatening leader, completing a needs assessment with a paid consultant, keeping officials informed, communicating and cooperating between offices, being persistent, educating task force members, taking field trips to learn from others, focusing on public service, and creating an action plan. It also discusses funding a GIS through grants and successfully delivering the system via the internet to gain public support.
This presentation shows how Current Research Systems (CRIS) can help Science, Technology and Innovation public managers in decision making processes. It is based on the Brazilian CRIS projects - Lattes, Innovation Portal and others.
The document summarizes a workshop on strategic planning for a Transportation for the Nation (TFTN) initiative. TFTN aims to create a nationwide geospatial dataset of all roads. Presenters discussed findings from stakeholder outreach, including support for TFTN and safety benefits. Challenges include different stakeholder needs and data quality issues. A potential model involves expanding the Highway Performance Monitoring System to include all roads. Obstacles like funding and quality standards would need addressed. Benefits were identified for safety, planning and various users. The discussion focused on identifying best practices and moving the initiative forward.
Speech Maarten Brouwer at Open Data for Development Camp, May 2011, Amsterdamopenforchange
1) Maarten Brouwer addressed an audience at the Open Data Development Camp, arguing that open data is the way forward for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and offers enormous opportunities for development.
2) He acknowledged criticism of foreign aid for perceived lack of results and efficiency, and argued transparency of aid flows through open data standards can help address this by improving coordination and involvement of recipients and beneficiaries.
3) Examples from the Development Camp showed how open data platforms and mobile applications can make development work more visible, engage communities, and facilitate feedback to improve monitoring and results.
The document summarizes a strategic planning effort for developing a Transportation for the Nation (TFTN) system. It discusses:
- Involving stakeholders to research requirements and feasibility of a TFTN system.
- The US DOT partnership and role in transportation data collection and mapping.
- A contractor team leading the strategic planning effort to identify stakeholders, requirements, challenges, and funding needs.
- Outreach activities conducted including meetings with federal agencies and presentations.
- Next steps including forming a steering committee and performing outreach to identify practices, strategies, and issues.
This document discusses several key land information issues facing state government in Wisconsin, including the lack of a statewide imagery acquisition strategy, uncertainty around authoritative statewide data layers, and the need for business case assessments for centralized data infrastructure and services. It also describes relevant technological advances like web services and political advances in government transparency. The document questions how the Wisconsin Land Information Program (WLIP) could be enhanced to better support state government needs, such as developing standards, policies and funding for statewide data layers and a central repository. It discusses whether WLIP should focus more on local government roles or take on broader statewide initiatives.
The document discusses strategic planning efforts for Transportation for the Nation (TFTN), which aims to create a consistent, seamless nationwide dataset of addressable roads through collaboration between multiple levels of government. It identifies key stakeholders and outlines objectives to further define TFTN, including engaging the stakeholder community, documenting progress made, and exploring implementation issues. The challenges of operationalizing TFTN as an ongoing, transactional system are discussed.
The document discusses strategic planning efforts for Transportation for the Nation (TFTN), which aims to create a consistent, seamless nationwide dataset of addressable roads through collaboration between multiple levels of government. It identifies key stakeholders and outlines objectives to further define TFTN, including engaging stakeholders, documenting current practices, and exploring implementation issues. The challenges of operationalizing a multi-purpose transportation dataset through TFTN are discussed, as well as the potential roles of private sector data and volunteered geographic information.
#StopBigTechGoverningBigTech . More than 170 Civil Society Groups Worldwide O...eraser Juan José Calderón
#StopBigTechGoverningBigTech: More than 170 Civil Society Groups Worldwide Oppose Plans for a
Big Tech Dominated Body for Global Digital Governance.
Not only in developing countries but also in the US and EU, calls for stronger regulation of Big Tech
are rising. At the precise point when we should be shaping global norms to regulate Big Tech, plans
have emerged for an ‘empowered’ global digital governance body that will evidently be dominated
by Big Tech. Adding vastly to its already overweening power, this new Body would help Big Tech
resist effective regulation, globally and at national levels. Indeed, we face the unbelievable prospect
of ‘a Big Tech led body for Global Governance of Big Tech’.
An introduction to GIS strategic planning and the NSDI, an overview of the current state of GIS Coordination in Delaware and some questions to consider.
The document discusses the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) and the Federal Geospatial Coordination Committee (FGCC). It provides background on the NSDI and FGCC, outlines the FGCC's governance structure and accomplishments, and describes current FGCC activities and the strengths/weaknesses of the NSDI. The FGCC works to coordinate geospatial activities across the federal government to develop and maintain the NSDI.
The panel discussion focused on 6 common themes from the previous day's presentations:
1. Developing statewide datasets like tax parcels, which received the most votes as the top priority. Participants discussed challenges in funding, standards, and ongoing maintenance.
2. Branding, demonstrating return on investment, and sharing success stories, such as through a new WLIA website. Developing templates and guidelines could help members promote their work.
3. Providing more training opportunities, potentially through webinars or partnering with other conferences, as travel restrictions often limit participation.
4. Establishing data sharing policies and addressing issues around non-reciprocal sharing and expectations of free data.
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Presentation on the Future of Cities project: aims, data, opportunities, challenges, key messages and next steps. Presented by Professor Sir Alan Wilson for the Government Office for Science at the Data-sharing Discovery Day on 26 January in London.
This document provides guidance on mapping civic tech and data ecosystems. It discusses choosing a purpose, scope, data collection methodology, and mapping software. The document also covers key steps like analyzing the ecosystem map to identify gaps, opportunities for collaboration, and areas for growth. The overall goal is to help groups strengthen relationships and identify shared priorities through the mapping process.
The document summarizes notes from a GIS-T conference held from April 12-15, 2010 in Charleston, WV. The conference included a panel discussion on the Transportation Framework for the Nation (TFTN) initiative. Panelists from federal and state departments of transportation discussed the vision for a shared national transportation dataset. Key points included the need for common data standards, leveraging public-private partnerships, and ensuring data meets the needs of multiple groups and applications.
This document discusses engaging low-income residents in civic tech and data collaboratives. It emphasizes that without intentionally including low-income people, projects risk only addressing issues raised by those who already have a voice. The document outlines challenges to engagement and provides examples of how three CTDC cities meaningfully involved residents. In St. Louis, residents helped shape a court information website through surveys. In Boston, youth were hired to contribute to all stages of a youth employment project. In Seattle, using plain language like "civic needs" worked better than "civic tech and data".
Building Spatial Data Infrastructures for Spatial Planning in Africa: Lagos e...Samuel Dekolo
Lagos is the fastest growing Megacity in Sub-Saharan Africa, with its population estimated to double in the first quarter of this century; it is expected to be the third largest urban agglomerations in the world. This growth is not without challenges, as the city is grappling with myriads of urban management problems. City planners lack the most important ingredient of land use management, which is Information. In spite of huge investment on spatial data infrastructures at the national and state levels of government, most land use planners at both state and local government level agencies are ignorant of existing geospatial technology portals and unlock the full potentials of information and communication technologies. A statewide survey of the spatial data infrastructures of the city’s urban and land use management ministry and agencies proves its pathetic state, thereby creating information gap void between urban development and intelligent management. The result is has led to a sporadic growth of slums and unplanned settlements which now accounts for over 60% of the city. To avoid an impasse, it is necessary to review the level of geospatial technologies used at the local level and recommend formidable means of integration in the decision making process. This paper examines the level of geospatial technologies and Spatial Data Infrastructure use in spatial planning agencies and barriers to implementation in the 20 local governments of Lagos State and suggests the way forward.
The document is a presentation by Learon Dalby about his work with the Arkansas Geographic Information Office (AGIO). Over the past 14 years, AGIO has developed and improved geographic data and services for Arkansas, including statewide road centerlines, parcel data for 46 counties, and address points for 49 counties. Dalby discusses the growth of AGIO from an initial staff of 1 to its current status. He also addresses challenges around keeping data and applications up to date and making them accessible to both government agencies and the public.
The document discusses the history and development of geographic information systems (GIS) in Arkansas from 1999 to 2013. It notes that in the early years there was only 1 staff member with no dedicated budget, but that over time staffing increased to 6 members and a general revenue budget was obtained. It outlines various geospatial datasets and programs that were established, such as statewide orthoimagery, road centerlines, parcels, addresses, and data distribution through GeoStor. Collaboration with other state agencies is also emphasized.
The document discusses various cloud computing options for hosting geospatial data and applications, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and data as a service (DaaS). It provides examples of companies using clouds services like Esri, Google, and The RITRE Corporation. The key points are to understand your goals, evaluate provider capabilities, and do your own research to select the best cloud solution.
The document discusses the importance of being relevant when communicating information. It provides examples of county courthouse maps created for Arkansas counties and maps of a tornado that occurred in Dumas, Arkansas. It also discusses a project to create parcel maps for counties and receiving funds to accelerate that project during a difficult economic time. The key message is that relevance is important to effectively answer questions and ask good follow up questions.
This document discusses using geospatial technologies like satellite imagery and floodplain mapping to better understand flood risks. It also lists various geospatial companies and tools, and provides Learon Dalby's contact information for questions. The document seems to be notes from a presentation on emerging geospatial topics, opportunities, and challenges.
The document discusses mapping Arkansas' state budget by geographic location using GIS, including obtaining funding data from various state agencies, displaying the data thematically by county, city, and school district on maps, and presenting the results in binders divided by legislative district for the House and Senate to easily view budget allocations for their areas. Issues addressed include acquiring and processing the data, mapping and display methods, delivering the results on time, and ensuring clear and consistent presentation.
The document discusses Arkansas' statewide GIS data program called GeoStor. It notes that GeoStor was established in 2003 to coordinate GIS data development and distribution across state, local, and federal government agencies to reduce duplication. GeoStor currently hosts over 200 datasets that are freely accessible online through various download and web service methods. The document highlights that Arkansas GIS data is accessed globally and notes the economic and disaster response benefits of openly sharing standardized GIS data. It also discusses opportunities to improve data quality through increased sharing with other systems like OpenStreetMap.
This was a test of the utility of Twitter during a couple of weather events. The test was performed by the Arkansas Geographic Information Office. The kml can be downloaded from http://bit.ly/bKzf5T
This 2010 presentation discussed Arkansas' response to an 2009 ice storm and issues with visualizing state network outages. The presentation lasted 20 minutes and included discussion. Key issues focused on communication. The problem was visualizing where state network outages occurred on the state network. Additional potential uses of visualizing outages included power outages, lines cut, assessing the significance of an event like a tornado, and quick calculations of outage percentages. Contact information was provided for further information.
This keynote was put together in less than 24 hour hours with the help of
Andrew Turner, FortiusOne
Jeff Harrison, Carbon Project
Jill M Terlaak Mulica, City of Greeley, CO
Gretchen N. Peterson, Peterson GIS
Nuke Goldstein, Carbon Project
Sean Gorman, FortiousOne
Shelby Johnson, AGIO
My apologies if I left anyone out
NSGIC Intro to a Different Kind of ConferenceLearon Dalby
This document discusses Ignite sessions and opportunities for an Ignite/Un-Conference event. Ignite sessions involve 20 slides that automatically advance every 15 seconds, allowing presenters 5 minutes to share their idea. An Un-Conference allows attendees to provide topics and have discussions. The document proposes combining Ignite sessions in the morning with Un-Conference breakouts in the afternoon, which could enable more topics to be covered, deeper dives into topics, and greater interaction among attendees. Some challenges of this hybrid event include uncertainty and needing speakers, but it has potential to build a more customized conference experience. Contact information is provided for the author discussing this proposal.
Social Media For Business IntelligenceLearon Dalby
This document discusses using social media tools like Twitter for business intelligence. It provides two demonstrations of analyzing Twitter data using FME Server and Google Maps/Earth. Tweets are collected from Twitter and stored in a database. FME Server transforms the tweets and streams them to Google clients via KML. The tweets are displayed spatially based on location data and refreshed regularly. Social media can provide bidirectional information exchange between government and citizens.
How to Sign Up for Various Communication ToolsLearon Dalby
1) The presentation introduces various Google communication tools and how to set them up, including setting up a Google account, homepage, documents, and access to Google Wave.
2) It also discusses how to set up a Facebook page and connect it to NSGIC's page and how to set up a Twitter account to search for people to follow and tweet.
3) The presentation encourages exploring different communication tools and considering how to establish an online presence across multiple platforms using consistent profile details.
This presentation was provided in 2009 and is certainly temporal, given the nature of the discussion.
Presentation roughly 20 minutes and discussion ensued.
Learon Dalby gave a 5-minute presentation in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in October 2009 about visualizing where state network outages occur in near real-time using GIS technology. The presentation showed maps of the state network at different times on January 27, 2009 when outages were occurring to demonstrate the workflow and additional potential uses like monitoring power outages, cut lines, and the significance of events like tornadoes. Dalby encouraged contact to learn more about monitoring the state network.
1. NSGIC and it’s Advocacy Agenda Learon Dalby, Past President National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC)
2. First, a quote… If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough. Albert Einstein Let me know how I do.
3. What is NSGIC? Nonprofit Organization Established in 1991 501 c 6 status means we are allowed to educate policymakers on our issues We represent the GIS Coordination Councils and GIOs in the states and some territories Generally accepted by Federal agencies as the “voice of the states” in geospatial matters
4. Diverse Needs How do we understand what issues are important to states with diverse concerns? Two conferences Annual in fall focused on states Midyear in late winter is focused on Federal activities State Caucus meetings at both Committee Meetings Standing Committees include Board Members Board of Directors Monthly meetings that include all leadership
5. …more communication Leadership Meetings Weekly calls include past and present leaders Surveys Five Surveys conducted in the past 2 months – HSIP, GDM, LiDAR, Broadband Mapping and Member Satisfaction WebEx Meetings Special topics of interest during the year These create a “virtual conference” List Serve discussions on topics of interest to membership (twitter @nsgic)
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7. Address Points (Title 13) Congress should remove Title 13 restrictions from address points The Census Bureau should be given granting authority to work with states and local governments to maintain address points in a “For the Nation” approach Address points should be principally maintained at the local level in conjunction with the building permit process
8. Governance of the NSDI Appoint a Federal GIO with resources and authority over the agencies Fund and produce a report that credibly demonstrates the value of geospatial technologies to the nation Establish an oversight committee that is empowered to implement EO 12906 and OMB A-16 Build a national governance structure that includes all stakeholder groups NSGIC will encourage statewide coordination councils that are also inclusive of all stakeholders
9. All about Government Effectiveness Broadband Internet Mapping and deployment Support for Digital Coast Right model for developing partnerships Advocating for topographic and bathymetric data Social networking tools and their impact on National Policy Discussions Help States Adjust Get Federal agencies to enable their employees Technology Agenda
10. Why Are We Still Excited? After 20 years of relative failure, interesting things are happening all around us. Virtual USA With no funds, system, standards, architecture, it is being built. “Because we can.” Place Based Initiatives Wonderful attention to geospatial technologies Geospatial Platform IFTN May be funded in FY 2012 Volunteered Information CIOs are paying much more attention to GIS
11. What would Albert Say? Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. Albert Einstein
12. What would Albert Say? Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. Albert Einstein Please join NSGIC as we try to simplify life and connect stakeholders.