Local government and SDI - understanding their capacity to share data
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Local government and SDI - understanding their capacity to share data |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 2754 |
Book Title | SDI convergence: research, emerging trends, and critical assessment |
Authors | McDougall, Kevin (Author), Rajabifard, Abbas (Author) and Williamson, Ian (Author) |
Editors | van Loenen, B., Besemer, J. W. J. and Zevenbergen, J. A. |
Page Range | 205-218 |
Number of Pages | 14 |
Year | 2009 |
Publisher | Netherlands Geodetic Commission |
Place of Publication | Delft, Netherlands |
ISBN | 9789061323105 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.gsdi.org/gsdiconf/gsdi11/SDICnvrgncBook.pdf |
Abstract | Local government has been recognised as an early leader in the development, deployment and innovation in spatial information systems. The introduction of corporate wide spatial information portals within local government was as significant as the release of Google Earth to the wider public. Although these information systems continue to expand and mature, the potential for these local SDIs to contribute to higher level SDI initiatives remain largely unrealised. This paper explores local government SDI within Australia to assess its capacity to contribute to higher level SDI initiatives. A comprehensive survey of over 100 local government authorities was undertaken to assess their SDI capacity and collaborative initiatives. The results were analysed to identify factors that contribute to their successful local SDI development and, more widely, to the development of higher level SDI initiatives through data sharing partnerships. The findings from the analysis indicate that suitable policy frameworks, an understanding of business needs, organisational support and ability to access data through equitable sharing arrangements are critical drivers in building and developing SDI from the local level. |
Keywords | local government; SDI; data sharing; spatial data infrastructure; Australia |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 440801. Australian government and politics |
401302. Geospatial information systems and geospatial data modelling | |
330404. Land use and environmental planning | |
Byline Affiliations | Australian Centre for Sustainable Catchments |
University of Melbourne |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9z160/local-government-and-sdi-understanding-their-capacity-to-share-data
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