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.

Geospatial information on the subject “Utility and governmental services” is published

State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG) in the role of the public authority responsible for the topic “Utility and governmental services”, has published on the National Geoportal the geospatial information for the “ALBGaz” layer.

Gas distribution network – ALBGaz represents the natural gas transmission and distribution network in the Republic of Albania. The published substrates for this layer are:

  •  Machine equipment;
  • Point of evidence;
  • Wells;
  • Pipeline;
  • Station equipment;
  • Points of evidence stations;
  • Station building;
  • Internal piping.

These data were obtained from the Asset Valuation Report, carried out by contracted consultants, specialized in providing such services. The data is available and administered by ALBGaz. The data model of these data conforms to the standard approved by VKM no. 998, dated 09.12.2020, For the approval of the document “State Standards for Technical Specifications of Geospatial Information in Albania – Topic: ” Utility and governmental services “, while the accuracy of the data is declared and obtained by the creator of the giver.

Retreat in Bylis

ASIG held a retreat on October 3, 2024, in the ancient city of Bylis, with the aim of strengthening cooperation and motivation among colleagues in an environment where antiquity and innovation combine.
This activity was a very good opportunity to strengthen relationships, increase creativity in the team, get away from the usual work environment and create a relaxing atmosphere that can generate new ideas.
A day spent outdoors, filled with activities and discussions on achievements and challenges for the future, identifying ways we can work better together.

This recognition process contributes to the motivation of new staff and their integration into the dynamics of our institution, making it easier to achieve common goals.

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:

  1. Familiarity with the functionalities of the National Geoportal;
  2. Data collection according to geoinformation topics for: Administrative units and villages in their composition (order 4 and 5), Local road transport network;
  3. Presentation of the products obtained from the Satellite Service project.

The cooperation agreement between ASIG and ASHK is signed

The cooperation agreement with the State Cadastre Agency (ASHK) was signed today at the premises of the State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG).

This step ensures the real-time exchange of geospatial data, not only for cadastral parcel and buildings, but also forest plots and pastures will be part of the maps that will be published on the National Geoportal.

Another important objective of this agreement is the systematic training of staff to guarantee the effective use of geospatial data. Continuous improvement and updating of data will increase transparency and accessibility for the public.

Training with the technical staff of Pogradec and Prrenjas Municipalities

Following the initiative undertaken by ASIG with the aim of increasing the capacities of the technical staff of the local government units, training took place yesterday on 19.09.2024 with the technical staff of the Pogradec and Prrenjas Municipalities.

ASIG experts had the opportunity to provide the attendees with more extensive knowledge and information on:

  • The use and functionalities of the National Geoportal;
  •  Collection of data according to geoinformation topics for: Administrative units and villages in their composition (order 4 and 5), Local road transport network;
  • Presenting the products obtained from the Satellite Service project.

Meeting within the project between AKMC and JICA

A working meeting was held today in the premises of ASIG within the project being developed between AKMC and JICA “On Capacity Building for the National Forest Fire Information System (NFFIS) and Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Reducing Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)”.

The General Director of ASIG Mrs. Vilma Tomço, Director of the Directorate of Remote Sensing Data Processing Mr. Dritan Prifti and JICA experts Aknobu Sembo and Tomoyuki Ueda.

The focus of this meeting was the objectives for the first year of this project and ASIG’s contribution to their realization, as well as direct assistance in “Capacity Building for the National Forest Fire Information System (NFFIS)”.