INSPIRE: An Innovative Approach to the Development of Spatial Data Infrastructures in Europe Concepts
First-generation spatial data infrastructures (SDIs) were product oriented and
focused on databases. Second-generation SDIs are more process oriented and
emphasize partnerships and stakeholder involvement. Nevertheless, most spatial
data infrastructures are still led by public-sector organizations, with limited
involvement by the private sector or society at large and the involvement of user
groups often sporadic and poorly organized. INSPIRE, a spatial data infrastructure
for Europe, is innovative in two respects: (1) it is based on existing resources
at the national and subnational levels, and (2) it engages user communities and
geographic information stakeholders by organizing them in spatial data interest
communities. This approach poses challenges at both technical and organizational
levels but also offers important opportunities for sustainability.
CRAGLIA Massimo;
ANNONI Alessandro;
2007-07-18
ESRI Press
JRC37929
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