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The implementation progress of the project “Monitoring the territory with advanced technology”.
Directorate of Territorial Information Processing with Advanced Technology at the State Authority for Geospatial Information, to successfully implement the project “Monitoring the territory with advanced technology” as well as within the initiative for the inclusion and increase of the technical capacities of public authorities responsible for beneficiary of the project, held a meeting with public authorities in the premises of the Europa hall on 08.06.2023 regarding the progress of the implementation of this project.
Present at this meeting were representatives of institutions that have expressed interest in the satellite service project, as follows:
- Defence Intelligence and Security Agency
- National Civil Defence Agency
- National Environment Agenc
- National Agency of Protected Areas
- State Cadastre Agency
The working group headed by the Director of the Directorate of Territorial Information Processing with Advanced Technology Mr. Dritan Prifti introduced the attendees to:
- The implementation progress of the project “Monitoring the territory with advanced technology”
- Advanced image analysis using artificial intelligence.
- The use of satellite images for specific issues.
- Visualization of data from responsible public authorities.
During this meeting, there were interactive discussions on the current state of the technical infrastructure of institutions interested in the Satellite service project.
ASIG on retreat
State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG) organized a “Team Building” retreat on June 2, 2023, within the framework of the analysis of the work of the ASIG staff, for the period of the first 4 months of 2023, with a focus on jointly discussing the progress so far and better work planning.
In order to::
- Encouraging and creating good relationships in the team;
- Temporary departure from work routine;
- Reflection on new challenges;
- Discussion on various institutional issues, at a much deeper level than is possible in office environments;
This activity served as the key to success in creating an inclusive, trusting work environment where open communication & collaboration is constantly encouraged.
The new work dynamics at ASIG require a strong team spirit and we are ready to face any challenge
ASIG participates in the EUREF 2023 Symposium
At the symposium organized by EUREF the International Association of Geodesy (IAG) Reference Frame Sub-Commission for Europe, which was held in Gothenburg, Sweden, on May 23-26, 2023, the State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG), was represented by Mr Oltjon Balliu, responsible for the Geodetic Reference Frame sector and Mr Luciano Kasneci, specialist in this sector. The purpose of this symposium was to cover the activities of EUREF such as the realization, maintenance and use of the European systems ETRS89, EVRS and the European Permanent Network EPN as well as support for the Balkan countries in the development of Geodetic Reference Frames.
The representatives of ASIG in their presentations at this meeting brought to the attendees information on the current status of the Albanian Geodetic Reference Frame and the objectives that ASIG has in the future for the construction and development of the 5 (five) main networks that compound KRGJSH.
Also at the EUREF 2023 symposium, were approved the resolutions on:
- Improving consistency between the latest ETRS89 implementation, especially between ETRF2014 and ETRF2020 recognizing the benefits of harmonizing the reference frames used by countries within Europe.
- The products (coordinates and time series) of the EUREF Reference Frame should be expressed in the last realization of ITRS/IGS20.
- Updating the metadata of the EPN reference stations (coordinates and tropospheric products) in order to enable the calculation of the third campaign of the permanent EUREF network “EPN-Repro3” from the EPN analysis centers
The training of the responsible public authorities on the use of the National Geoportal and the standardization of geospatial data continue
Experts of State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG) from the sectors of the National GIS, the National Geoportal and the sector of Geoinformation Standards, continue training within the initiative to increase the technical capacities of the staff of public authorities responsible for geoinformation with the agencies of the following:
- National Territorial Planning Agency;
- National Institute of Cultural Heritage
- Transport Institute;
- National Forestry Agency;
- General Directorate of Civil Status;
Meeting with local and international experts of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
The general director of the State Authority for Geospatial Information Ms. Vilma Tomço held a working meeting with the Swiss expert Mrs. Lea Moser and Mr. Rikard Luka
The object of this meeting was to share views on the further improvement of the implementation of the Build Back Better project in Albania.
This project was implemented for the first time as part of the aid that the Swiss Government offered to our country during the reconstruction period, to help families affected by the 2019 earthquake, in the municipalities of Shijak and Kurbin.
This project pursues its mission to reassess Albania’s current priority needs, at the national and local level, and at the same time identify areas to contribute with technical assistance, capacity building measures/actions to further improve policies and framework institutional compliance with EU building codes as well as to support the implementation of legislation related to the construction of residential buildings to improve prevention and reduce risk.
The potential intervention, to be supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), will be fully in line with the objectives and strategic priorities of the national risk assessment and the National Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction 2023-2030, which was recently approved by the Albanian Government.
The construction of a 1:2 000 scale topographical map is still ongoing
Following the completion of the 1:2 000 scale topographic map, the Cartography Sector at the State Authority for Geospatial Information is in the process of preparing data for an area of 49 km2, which lies in the eastern part of Tirana and the northern part of Durres.
This sector finished the field data verification phase in April in order to improve the quality and complete the datasets with elements that have the relevant attributes for each layer of geoinformation.
The information gathered in the field includes topographic data features such as:
- Verification of hydraulic works such as bridges, tombinos, and pits, as well as assessment of canal, stream, watershed, and river typologies;
- Correcting and classifying various objects such as residential, industrial, agricultural, administrative, religious, educational, and so on
- Collecting and correcting geographic designations for residential centres, buildings, and so on, based on technical specifications for the creation of a 1: 2,000 scale topographic map.
Meeting between ASIG and ESRI
State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG), in view of the projects with advanced satellite technologies that it is developing recently, had an informative meeting yesterday with Esri experts, Mr. Nick Sutherland (Esri European Defense and Intelligence BDM), Mr. Anthony Giles (Solution Engineer Esri European National Government) and GDI Albania.
Esri is the global market leader for geographic information systems (GIS), location intelligence, and mapping software. Since 1969, this company has been supporting governments, businesses, and academia with Geographic Information Systems worldwide. Esri experts in their presentations brought information on the applications of ArcGIS in the field of intelligent imaging (sources from satellite and drone images), all innovations, various ideas, tips on the Esri platform and the solutions it offers.
Training of responsible public authorities on the use of the National Geoportal and the standardization of geospatial data
State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG) after the successful completion of the project to improve the National Geoportal system, has undertaken the initiative to increase the technical capacities of the staff of responsible public authorities for geoinformation.
The training focuses on the following topics:
- 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;
- Harmonization and standardization of geospatial data according to geoinformation topics;
- The interaction of the geoportal with the GIS systems that public authorities administer.
ASIG experts from the National GIS, National Geoportal and Geoinformation Standards sectors, following this initiative, have conducted training with the responsible public authorities as follows:
- Water Resources Management Agency (AMBU);
- National Agency of Natural Resources (AKBN);
- National Civil Defense Agency (AKMC);
- National Agency of Protected Areas (AKZM);
- State Cadastre Agency (ASHK);
- Institute of Geosciences (IGJEO).
ASIG participates in the Eurogeographics General Assembly
ASIG leaders attend the EuroGeographics 2023 General Assembly which is taking place in Malta on 20 and 21 March.
This year’s focus of this assembly is Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the geospatial data sector. Also, among the members of EuroGeographics, topics harmonized with the areas of the EU agenda are being discussed, such as:
- High Value Datasets
- Data Ethics
- Resourcing for the future
- Open Cadastral Map
- Collaboration between military and civilian for geodata provision
ASIG joins the Copernicus Relay
At the beginning of February, State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG) became part of the Copernicus Relay network.
Members of this new community are Copernicus representatives on the ground and will promote the benefits of the EU’s Earth observation program.
As part of the Space Strategy for Europe, the European Commission has created this network of Copernicus ambassadors which has been in existence since 2017.
Members of this network act as local and regional contact points coordinating and promoting activities across the Copernicus program, as well as its benefits and opportunities for local businesses and the public.
