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A workshop is held within the “SOFTMOVE” project
Representatives of State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG), from the Satellite Image Processing Sector and the Projects Sector, participated in the “Network of all mobility actors” Workshop, organized in Podgorica, Montenegro, on October 23 2024. This workshop was developed within the “SOFTMOVE” project, which is based on the objectives of the “Interreg IPA South Adriatic” program and aims to strengthen cross-border cooperation, as well as sustainable and climate-resistant mobility in the region, through cooperation between the three countries Albania, Italy and Montenegro.
Part of the team participating in this conference from Albania were also Prof. Dr. Përparim Alikaj, senior expert for Mineral Raw Materials at the Albanian Regional Innovation Center (RICEIT) and Prof.Assoc.Dr. Sonila Sinjari, head of the Department of Geography, Faculty of History – Philology, University of Tirana.
This workshop was organized in four sessions, where the attendees presented the academic perspectives of the use of drones, the views of public administration and industry as well as Startups and Innovations on drone technology.
Training with the technical staff of Berat, Kuçova and Dimal municipalities
Following the initiative undertaken by ASIG with the aim of increasing the capacities of the technical staff, ASIG experts conducted today the training with the technical staff of Berat, Kuçovo and Dimal municipalities.
Representatives from the following structures participated in this training:
- Directorate of Urban Planning, Permits and Investment Monitoring;
- Directorate of Urban Planning;
- Directorate of Agriculture, Forestry, Water Administration and Veterinary Service.
Study visit to Japan
State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG) represented by the Director of the Remote Sensing Data Processing Directorate Mr. Dritan Prifti, was part of the Albanian delegation led by the National Civil Protection Agency (AKMC), in a study visit to Tokyo, Japan, which was carried out within the project “Capacities Building for the National Information System for Forest Fires ( NFFIS), and Nature-Based Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction (NbS-DRR)” supported by JICA. Also part of this delegation were representatives from the National Forest Agency (AKP), Institute of Geosciences (IGJEO), and Tirana Water and Sewerage (UKT).
The purpose of this visit was to exchange experiences and best practices in forest management and the implementation of methods to reduce natural risks. During this visit, the Albanian representatives participated in intensive training with Japanese experts, who presented the most advanced strategies for the prevention and management of forest fires, in a country like Japan where 70% of the surface consists of forests. These trainings included techniques for using nature-based solutions, for reducing disaster risks, as well as for applying new technologies for the protection of natural resources.
The Albanian group visited institutions such as the Forestry Agency and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency, where projects for forest protection and erosion control methods were presented, as well as the latest activities for the management and prevention of natural disasters were demonstrated.
Training with the technical staff of Skrapar and Poliçan Municipalities
As part of the initiative undertaken by ASIG with the aim of increasing the capacities of the technical staff of local government units, ASIG experts conducted today the training with the technical staff of Skrapar and Poliçan Municipalities.
The topics covered in this training were:
- Acquaintance with the functionalities of the National Geoportal;
- Data collection according to geoinformation topics for: Administrative units and the villages in their composition (order 4 and 5), Local road transport network;
- Presentation of the products obtained from the Satellite Service project.
Training with the technical staff of Fushë-Arrëz Municipality
The trainings for increasing the capacities of the technical staff of the country’s municipalities by the experts of the State Authority for Geospatial Information continue.
The next training took place today, in the premises of the Fushë-Arrëz Municipality, with the participation of technical staff from:
- Directorate of Urban Planning and Civil Emergencies;
- Directorate of Immigration and Social Affairs;
- Directorate of Forest and Pasture Administration;
- Directorate of Public Services;
- Legal Department;
- Board of Drainage and Agriculture.
Training with the technical staff of Puke Municipality
ASIG experts from the sectors of National GIS, Geoinformation Standards and the Satellite Image Processing Sector were yesterday with the technical staff of the Municipality of Pukë, following the initiative undertaken by ASIG, with the aim of increasing the capacities of the technical staff of the Units of Local Government in the use of geoinformation.
During this training, ASIG experts offered the attendees direct assistance in the use of geoinformation as well as new knowledge on:
- Functionalities of the National Geoportal;
- Data collection according to geoinformation topics for: Administrative Units and the villages in their composition (order 4 and 5), Local road transport network; Identification of points of interest;
- Presentation of the products obtained from the Satellite Service project.
Training with the technical staff of Tepelena and Memaliaj Municipalities
A training session with the technical staff of the municipalities of Tepelena and Memaliaj took place today in the premises of the municipality of Tepelena.
The topics covered in this training were:
- Use and functionalities of the National Geoportal;
- Data collection according to geoinformation topics for: Administrative units and the villages in their composition (order 4 and 5), Local road transport network;
- Presentation of the products obtained from the Satellite Service project.
Training with the technical staff of Gjirokastër, Libohova and Dropull Municipalities
The trainings for increasing the capacities of the technical staff of the country’s municipalities by the experts of the State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG) continue. The next training took place today, in the premises of the Gjirokastër Municipality, with the participation of the technical staffs of the Gjirokastër, Libohovë and Dropull municipalities from:
- Directorate of Urban Service;
- Directorate of Administration of Waters, Forests, Pastures and Meadows;
- European Integration, Coordination and Foreign Aid Unit;
- Agriculture sector.
Training with the technical staff of the Property Handling Agency
The training dedicated to the representatives of the Property Handling Agency on the use of the functionalities of the National Geoportal took place today in the premises of the Europa hall, by the experts of the Directorate of National GIS and Geoportal at the State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG).
The participants in this training received knowledge on:
- The use of new modules and functionalities of the improved system of the National Geoportal;
- The use of basic layers for creating and updating geospatial data from GIS applications, using the network services of the National Geoportal;
- Technical assistance for specific requirements related to geoinformation systems and data.
Training with the technical staff of Mat, Klos and Mirdita municipalities
Training took place today in the premises of the municipality of Mat with the technical staff of the municipalities of Mat, Klos and Mirditë. ASIG experts had the opportunity to provide the attendees with more extensive knowledge and information on:
- Familiarity with the functionalities of the National Geoportal;
- Data collection according to geoinformation topics for: Administrative units and villages in their composition (order 4 and 5), Local road transport network;
- Presentation of the products obtained from the Satellite Service project.
