Open AccessLITHUANIAN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE - SPATIAL DATA SHARING WITH LITHUANIA
Author(s) -
Cindy Pubellier
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
geodezija ir kartografija
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1648-3502
pISSN - 1392-1541
DOI - 10.3846/13921541.2005.9636664
Subject(s) - interoperability , spatial data infrastructure , lithuanian , geographic information system , information infrastructure , government (linguistics) , business , spatial analysis , public participation gis , information sharing , data sharing , information system , information technology , knowledge management , gis and public health , geography , computer science , political science , world wide web , cartography , medicine , linguistics , philosophy , remote sensing , alternative medicine , operating system , pathology , law
Geographic information system (GIS) has proved its success in the past decades by its wide utilisation bringing information together within organisations. Nevertheless, our challenge now is to use and share spatial data to its maximum advantage within the IT (Information Technology) environment instead of merely using GIS. This integration or interoperability of data is essential to information and knowledge sharing within a nation. Technology is undoubtedly crucial for the vision of National Geographic Information Infrastructure (NGII) to make interoperability happen through which tremendous economic benefits could be achieved. Of equal importance is a clear framework of agreements among government agencies, and between the government, the private sector and citizens on the terms through which the use of PSI, including geographic information, can be maximised for the benefits of all. These agreements often require attention and political support at the highest level.