United Nations Spatial Data Infrastructure · Original Documents & Additional Podcasts
Initiative not continued by the UN · Preserved here as a historical reference.
AFSDI
UNGIWG
2010
African Spatial Data Infrastructure - Regional geospatial data sharing framework for African member states.
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AFSDI-flyer
UNGIWG
2010
Promotional flyer for the African Spatial Data Infrastructure initiative.
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CITO letter
CITO
2011
Letter from the Committee on Information Technology and Operations regarding UNSDI coordination.
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Frascati Statement
UNGIWG
2011
Statement on geospatial data standards and interoperability for UN agencies.
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Interim UNSDI Framework
UNGIWG
2011
UNSDI Framework (2009-10): UN geospatial data sharing across 30+ agencies. Deliverables: governance standards, interoperable services, thematic datasets, capacity building. Led by UNGIWG with Steering Committee and Technical Advisory Group.
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NCO Role in UNSDI
UNGIWG
2012
Defining the role and responsibilities of National Coordination Offices in the UNSDI implementation.
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UNGIWG 9 Report
UNGIWG
2011
Report from the 9th session of the UN Geographic Information Working Group.
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UNGIWG 13 Istanbul-Declaration
UNGIWG
2013
Istanbul Declaration from the 13th UNGIWG session on advancing geospatial data infrastructure.
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UNGIWG UGPM-Meeting-Report
UNGIWG
2012
Meeting report from the UNGIWG User Group and Project Management consultation.
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UNSDI Compendium
UNGIWG
2012-2013
Comprehensive compilation of UNSDI documents, standards, and implementation guidelines.
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UNSDI Draft Governance Framework
UNGIWG
2012
Proposed governance structure for the UNSDI initiative including roles and responsibilities.
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UNSDI Stakeholder Meeting Report
UNGIWG
2012
Report from the multi-stakeholder meeting on UNSDI implementation and coordination.
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UNSDI Strategy Implementation Paper
UNGIWG
2013
Strategic implementation plan for rolling out UNSDI across UN agencies and member states.
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UNSDI White Paper Background
UNGIWG
2008
Background information and context for the UNSDI White Paper initiative.
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UNSDI White Paper
UNGIWG
2007-2008
Foundational White Paper outlining the vision, scope, and implementation strategy for UNSDI.
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Deep Dive on UNSDI
UNGIWG Panel
2023
An in-depth exploration of the UNSDI initiative, its goals, and early challenges.
UNSDI Strategy Implementation
UNGIWG Panel
2023
Discussion on the strategy and implementation phases of the UNSDI project.
UNGGIM and UNSDI - Roles and Relationships
UNGIWG Panel
2024
Examining the connection between UNGGIM and UNSDI in global geospatial management.
Why UNSDI Wasn't Continued
UNGIWG Panel
2024
The untold history of UN geospatial reform and the discontinuation of UNSDI.