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ASIG participates in the second meeting of the Technical Coordination Committee for the NFFIS-NbS DRR project between AKMC and JICA
The second meeting of the Technical Coordination Group (TCG) organized by AKMC in collaboration with JICA, within the framework of the implementation of the project “Capacity Building for the National Forest Fire Information System (NFFIS) and Nature-Based Solutions”, was successfully held. This innovative system aims to strengthen Albania’s capacities in preventing, monitoring and responding to forest fires. NFFIS will be a digital platform that provides early warning, real-time monitoring and standardized reporting of forest fires, helping in fast and efficient decision-making.
During the meeting, progress to date, preparation of technical documents and methodology, as well as challenges in data collection from relevant institutions were discussed. The importance of standardizing incident reporting and building a sustainable structure for the operation and maintenance of the system was also emphasized.
ASIG organizes workshop on “UAS Knowledge Catalyst”
State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG) as a partner in the SOFTMOVE project, co-financed by the Interreg IPA South Adriatic 2021-2027 Programme of the European Union through the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III), will organize on 19 June 2025, in Tirana, Albania, the Workshop on the topic “UAS Knowledge Catalyst”.
Partners of the SOFTMOVE project together with ASIG are also DTA Distretto Tecnologico Aerospaziale (Lead Partner, Puglia Region, Italy) and NVU Digital Den (Montenegro).
In this workshop, through the participation of professionals from the public, private sector, academia, SMEs, Startups of the South Adriatic area, the key role of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in the development of knowledge, expertise, innovation and their transformative impact on all sectors of development and economy will be explored.
ASIG participates in the regional seminar “Capacity Building for the National Forest Fire Information System (NFFIS) and Nature-Based Solutions”
Representatives of State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG) participated in the regional seminar held in Prizren, on 12–15 May 2025, within the framework of the project “Capacity Building for the National Forest Fire Information System (NFFIS) and Nature-Based Solutions” in support of the National Civil Protection Agency, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
The seminar aimed to build institutional capacities for the National Forest Fire Information System (NFFIS) and promote nature-based solutions (Eco-DRR). This event was attended by representatives from Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, who shared their experiences in developing and using digital platforms for monitoring and managing fire and erosion risks.
The seminar sessions presented JICA’s regional projects, including national platforms such as the Macedonian Forest Fire Information System (MKFFIS), Montenegrin Forest Fire Information System (MEFFIS), National Forest Fire Information System (NFFIS), as well as concrete examples of measures taken to reduce risks through ecological interventions. Part of the seminar was also a field visit to the Dragash municipality, where participants were introduced to practical measures taken to reduce risks in areas affected by avalanches and fires, through ecological interventions such as afforestation, terracing and the establishment of protective structures.
The seminar served to highlight the importance of sharing knowledge and experiences, as well as the role of sustainable nature-based solutions for more efficient and long-term management of climate and natural risks.
Two-day workshop organized by Satellogic in collaboration with ASIG&AKMC
A two-day workshop organized by Satellogic in collaboration with ASIG and AKMC was held at the EUROPA Hall at ASIG on March 4 and 5, 2025.
The purpose of this workshop was to present the latest products and services of the Satellogic company to the technical staff and beneficiary institutions of the “Satellite Service” project.
Participants in this workshop were representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Defense, the National Civil Protection Agency and the National Environment Agency who had the opportunity to receive more information on the latest innovative techniques in the field of Remote Sensing, platform improvements, near-real-time monitoring cases, as well as plans for future developments.
ASIG organizes workshop within the framework of the SOFTMOVE project
State Authority for Geospatial Information ASIG, organized on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the premises of the Grand Hotel & SPA Tirana, the workshop on the topic “The role of transport authorities and operators in smart cities”, within the framework of the “SOFTMOVE” project co-financed by the Interreg IPA South Adriatic Program 2021-2027.
This workshop brought together professionals from the public, private, academic, SMEs, and startups from the South Adriatic region, who shared their experiences on the most advanced technologies for traffic monitoring, transport sustainability, future spatial planning, intelligent and intermodal mobility, innovative air mobility, etc.
It also served as a promotion of the institution’s activities, the exchange of information between geoinformation professionals, capacity building, and the building of international cooperation and partnerships that promote the use of drones, with a focus on the operations and implementation of innovative air services and the use of geospatial services, in order to respond to the needs of citizens in future cities (smart cities) of the IPA area.
ASIG organizes the Workshop on the topic “The Role of Transport Authorities and Operators in Smart Cities”
State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG) has been a partner in the SOFTMOVE project since the beginning of 2024, co-financed by the Interreg IPA South Adriatic 2021-2027 Programme of the European Union through the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III).
The SOFTMOVE project aims to build international cooperation and partnerships that promote the use of UAV technology, with a focus on the implementation of innovative air services and the use of space services, in order to respond to the needs of citizens in smart cities, in the IPA area. Knowledge and capacity building are essential to improve the capabilities of the South Adriatic area in the use of UAV technologies and to propose solutions to the problems of smart cities.
The partners of the SOFTMOVE project, together with ASIG, are also DTA Distretto Tecnologico Aerospaziale (Lead Partner, Puglia Region, Italy) and NVU Digital Den (Montenegro).
Within the framework of this project, ASIG will organize the Workshop on the topic “The Role of Transport Authorities and Operators in Smart Cities”, on February 27, 2025, in Tirana, Albania.
This workshop will bring together professionals from the public, private, academic, SMEs, Startups of the South Adriatic area, who will share their experiences on the most advanced technologies for traffic monitoring, transport sustainability, future spatial planning; intelligent and intermodal mobility, innovative air mobility, etc.
Online Meeting of the BIG Geospatial Information Board
Today, on 20.12.2024, the meeting of the BIG Geospatial Information Board was held online under the chairmanship of the board chairman, Mr. Ermal Nufi, Director of the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office.
All members of the BIG were present at the meeting.
The General Director of ASIG, Ms. Vilma Tomço, informed the board members about the latest legal changes that regulate the activity of ASIG, the achievements of this institution during 2024, the problems encountered, as well as the projects that ASIG has planned to develop during 2025.
The chairman of the board, Mr. Ermal Nufi, thanked the ASIG staff for the work done and gave his recommendations, especially regarding the use of satellite service products by public institutions. He also requested the technical departments of ASIG to prepare a detailed report for this purpose.
ASIG participates in the closing event of the SPATIAL II project
Representatives of State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG) participated in the closing event organized on 4-6 December 2024, which took place in Belgrade, Serbia, for the closing of the SPATIAL II project, organized by the Dutch agency Kadaster and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.
The aim of this project was to strengthen professional access to land information in the Western Balkans region and has supported the development of national spatial data infrastructure in Albania and other countries of the Western Balkans region.
The closing event of the project brought together key stakeholders from government institutions and international organizations, diplomatic missions of the region and marked an important step in strengthening international cooperation and geospatial infrastructure. During the three days of the event, the main benefits of the project were discussed, as well as opportunities for further development of regional cooperation.
Participants had the opportunity to share their experiences and achievements within the framework of this project, as well as to explore the possibilities of further cooperation in the field of land information management. This event provided an excellent opportunity to deepen connections and promote the sustainable development of geospatial data systems in the region.
This event served as an important space for ASIG representatives regarding further strengthening of capacities and improving opportunities for the development of geospatial data systems in Albania.
SOFTMOVE Innovation Opportunities for Sustainable and Smart Mobility Operations with unmanned Air VehiclEs and space assets
ASIG participates in the first meeting of the Technical Coordination Committee for the NFFIS-NbS DRR project between AKMC and JICA
Representatives of the State Authority for Geospatial Information ASIG participated yesterday in the first meeting of the Technical Coordination Group, of which ASIG is a member, of the project “Capacity Building for the National Forest Fire Information System (NFFIS) and Nature-based Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction (NbS-DRR)”.
The topics of this meeting were;
• Presentation of the plan, progress of activities and the purpose of the project which is related to building the capacities of public institutions regarding disaster risk reduction (DRR) from fires and erosion in forests through the establishment of the National Forest Fire Information System (NFFIS),
• Application of nature-based solutions for disaster risk reduction (NbS-DRR).
During the presentations, two of the components of this project were presented, NFFIS which is an integrated Web-GIS system for prevention, early warning, collection and dissemination of data on forest fires, with relevant agencies and the public, and NbS-DRR which serves for erosion control in the Bovilla Watershed Basin where the progress of this component and the following plan were explained.
