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Workshop on the use of the Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) Software for the harmonization and implementation of geospatial data conforming to the geoinformation standards
Representatives of State Authority for Geospatial Information , Mr. Michel Millja, Mrs. Denisa Kukaj of the Geoinformation Standards Sector and Mr. Erin Mlloja, the National GIS Sector participated in the Workshop on Use of Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) for the harmonization and implementation of geospatial data conforming to the geoinformation standards held on 01-04 October 2018, in Zagreb, Croatia.
This training aimed at gaining the skills in use of FME software on the harmonization and implementation of geospatial data conforming to the INSPIRE directive. Some of the most important issues covered by this training were:
• Basic knowledge in using the FME software (creation, processing and modeling of work processes).
• Interpretation of INSPIRE’s conceptual data modeling (UML-Language) according to the FME software (general elements).
•Harmonization of existing geospatial information according to data specification for geoinformation themes.
Training under the project “Geospatial information for sustainable development of the territory in the area of high intensity Tirana- Durres development “
Specialists from the State Authority for Geospatial Information from the sectors of Remote Sensing, Cartography and the Sector of Geoinformation Standards participated in a two-week training in the framework of the project with the Japan International Cooperation Agency JICA on 13-27.10.2018 in Tokyo, Japan.
Developing training in an institution and private company with tasks and responsibilities similar to those of ASIG offered the opportunity to exchange experience not only on the technical and professional side, but also on organizational and managerial skills by seeing and studying the way they are planned and realized working processes from relevant sectors operating in the field of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.
The training program provided basic knowledge and experience exchange in the field of photogrammetry and remote sensing technology as well as the most modern methods in use in Japan, the way of managing, creating, updating and maintaining cartographic information according to the latest trends.
The knowledge and experience gained from this training greatly help in improving the work methodology, solving some problems related to the lack of experience in the field of photogrammetry and providing a good support base for the creation, maintenance, updating of the basic mapping .
Participation of ASIG in the Steering Committee of IMPULS Project
ASIG coordinator for IMPULS Project Mr. Dritan Prifti attended the meeting of the Steering Committee of this project which was held on 18.10.2018 in Zagreb, Croatia. This meeting was attended by the heads of institutions responsible for geospatial data infrastructure of Western Balkan countries, part of this project.
The participants discussed the IMPULS project’s progress, achievements and eventual challenges until its completion, which is expected to be December 31, 2019. At this meeting, Mr. Prifti presented some of ASIG’s achievements such as;
Increase of public awareness on the benefits of geoinformation, professional development and training opportunities for capacity building of responsible public authorities, harmonization of geospatial data and creation of metadata for this data. Also reported the steps which has been taken to build a platform for delivering geospatial services according to dataexchange format standards, network service standards that will be used in the National GIS by broader users.
The project leaders highlighted the fact that ASIG is successfully fulfilling its geoinformation tasks alongside other countries of the region as well as the European Union countries.
Participation in the INSPIRE 2018 conference
Representatives of the State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG) attended the INSPIRE 2018 “Inspire Users: Make It Work together” conference, held on 18-21 September 2018 in Antwerp, Belgium, under the auspices of the European Commission, the Netherlands and Belgium. In this conference were invited to participate the main contributors in the implementation of EU Directive 2007/2 / EC “INSPIRE” as well as private providers of digital technologies.
The conference addressed important issues of geoinformation among which:
•Using the INSPIRE mechanism to address the emerging digital transformation and information displayed and new ones challenges, for a more sustainable governance in a rapidly evolving environment of information society.
• The need for better co-operation and co-ordination among stakeholders directly involved in the design and implementation of relevant global initiatives in the field of geoinformation.
• Exchange of views on solving problems and technical difficulties encountered in implementing and using INSPIRE.
Presentation at the workshop on the theme: “Building Capacity in Higher Education, BESTSDI Project”
In the premises of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, a workshop is taking place with the theme: “Capacity Building in Higher Education, BESTSDI Project”.
On the first day of this workshop, the General Director of ASIG, Mr. Lorenc Çala, delivered a presentation on the role, responsibilities, and achievements of ASIG in establishing the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) in the Republic of Albania.
The presentation highlighted the need to increase the capacities of professionals in the geoinformation field, the role of university curricula in this direction, and the need to align it with rapid technological developments.
The BESTSDI project (Evolution of academic education in Western Balkans and continuous professional training for geospatial information infrastructure) is undertaken under the Erasmus+ program to support higher education and capacity building at internationally required levels for the implementation of the European Directive 2007/2/EC “INSPIRE.”
The direct contribution of this workshop is the modification and improvement of university curricula to prepare professionals who will create and use geospatial information in accordance with European standards.
ASIG PUBLISHED ORTHOPHOTO 2018 FOR THE AREA TIRANE-DURRES
Through the project “Geospatial Information on the Sustainable Development of the Territory in the High Intensity Area of Tirana-Durres Development”, funded by the Japanese Agency for International Cooperation (JICA),was conducted air photography and the production of orthophotos with a resolution of 0.08 m / 375 km² including the economic triangle Tirana-Vora-Durres.
The project envisages the creation of large-scale digital maps for this area, according to contemporary methodologies and standards, used in Japan, as well as the transfer of technology, including hardware and software infrastructure, with a view to establishing, at a later stage of maps such for the entire territory of the country.
Large-scale maps, which have not been produced for more than 25 years, are very much needed for the country’s development, especially as regards property issues and infrastructure construction.
Ortofoto has already been published in the National Geoportal and you can access it on the link: https://geoportal.asig.gov.al/map/?fc_name=Ortofoto_2018&auto=true
PUBLISHED ON THE NATIONAL GEOPORTAL GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION ON THE SUBJECT “GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES”
ASIG, in the role of the responsible public authority, has created and published on the National Geoportal the geospatial information on the topic “Geographic Names”. The published information is in full compliance with the standard approved by VKM no. 142, dated 22.02.2017 “For the Approval of the Document State Standards for Technical Specifications of Geospatial Information in Albania – Topic: “Geographical Names”.
The published information contains three categories of data which are:
1.Official residences in the Republic of Albania (Towns-Villages). The total number of points processed for the entire territory of the Republic of Albania is 3056. The information collected and processed was taken from the maps of the Territorial Administrative Division of Local Government Units in the Republic of Albania of 2014.
2. Relief, the total number of processed points for the entire territory of the Republic of Albania is 9926. The information for this category is collected from topographic maps of scale 1:25 000, refined with maps of scale 1:10 000. Elements of relief are divided into several types and are presented in the attribute “LlojiLokal” such as: field, field, tail, bank, rib, bunishte, chuka, face, field, pit, mouth, stone, hauz, shadow, island, etc.
3.Hydrography – the total number of processed points for the entire territory of the Republic of Albania is 5157. The elements of this category are of several types and are presented in the attribute “Local Type” such as: stream, lake, catchment, reservoir, river, channel, etc. The published information is very important and helps the users of the National Geoportal, public institutions, business and citizens and combined with the information on other geoinformation topics creates an added value of the National Geospatial Information Infrastructure in Albania.
Për më shumë informacion mund të klikoni në linkun:
https://geoportal.asig.gov.al/map/?fc_name=egj_total_krgjsh_asig&auto=true
Participation in the training organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Representatives from the State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG) participated in a training conducted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) from May 27 to July 7, 2018, in Japan, focusing on the “Management and Utilization of National Control Points for Geodetic Work Efficiency.”.
The training aimed to expand knowledge and enhance capacities in the management and utilization of the Albanian Geodetic Reference Frame. Its program was comprehensive, starting from basic knowledge of the administrative system and geodetic activities in Japan to in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge about GNSS systems, CORS, gravimetry, etc.
In addition to the above knowledge, ASIG participants, Mr. Arian Lasku from the Sector of the National Geodetic Reference Frame, and Mr. Rudens Konomi from the CORS Systems Infrastructure Sector, conducted a study with the support of Japanese experts to solve and improve existing issues related to the Albanian Geodetic Reference Frame.
3D Digital Terrain Model is published
Project on Geospatial Information for Sustainable Land Development in Tirana – Durres area
Invitation for Bids
1. For the purpose of contributing to the execution of the Technical Cooperation Program
Program by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Albania, JV of PASCO Corporation and KOKUSAI KOGYO CO., LTD., (JICA Project Team) which contracted with JICA as a consultant for Project on Geospatial Information for Sustainable Land Development in Tirana-Durres Area. PASCO Corporation, as a prime contractor having its principal place of business at 1-1-2 Higashiyama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0043, Japan (http://www.pasco.co.jp/eng/), is planning to subcontract field survey work through the Competitive Bidding (CB) procedures.
2. JICA Project Team will hold a pre-bid meeting as a part of the CB procedures as follows:
Date: Monday 2 of July, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Venue: Meeting room “Europe” in the Innovation Building, “Papa Gjon Pali II” Street, Nr.3, 1st floor, Tirana, Albania
NOTE: Nonattendance at the pre-bid meeting will be a cause for disqualification of a Bidder
3. Interested eligible bidders may obtain the Bidding Documents and further information from Nami SEIMIYA/Ms. of PASCO Corporation, who is a coordinator of the JICA Project Team through the following email address; noabmu3604@pasco.co.jp
4.Bidding Schedule is as follows;
(1) Deadline for Request for the Bidding Documents: At 1:00 p.m. on 29th June 2018 [Albanian Standard Time]
(2) ) Pre-bid Meeting At 10:00 a.m. on 2nd of July 2018 [Ditto]
(3)Deadline for Clarification of the Bidding Documents: At 1:00 p.m. on 10th July 2018 [Ditto]
(4) Deadline for Response to the Clarification: At 1:00 p.m.19th July 2018 [Ditto]
(5) The period for the submission of the Technical and Financial Proposal From 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on 31st July 2018
(6) The date and time for Bid Opening At 11:00 a.m. on 31st July 2018
Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives in Tirana.