The National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) represents an integrated geospatial data system, enabling users to identify and use geospatial information obtained from various sources, locally and nationally, in a comprehensive manner.

Modern society requires high-quality geospatial information for the optimal management of resources, the efficient determination of appropriate solutions and to guarantee continuous development.

Today, geoinformation is presented as a key element in decision-making, data exchange and communication processes. The increase in the demands of life and the development of technology has contributed to making elements of geoinformation mandatory in a modern society. This technology will only reach its full potential when governments decide to maximize access to geographic information through SDI.

Geospatial information united in a common infrastructure offers numerous opportunities in the improvement of public services, at the same time it makes it possible to eliminate duplication of data and their inconsistency.

ASIG has started its activity to create the geospatial data infrastructure in Albania, in accordance with all European initiatives and trends. The support provided by the Norwegian partners (SK) is based on the best practices used in Norway during the creation and development of “Digital Norway”.

The purpose of the strategy is to create the most appropriate infrastructure, providing support for sustainable development, accompanied by economic growth and efficient services. Of course, meeting at the same time the needs and demands of the public, private sector and citizens in general. The strategy presents a framework within which detailed policies can be developed to ensure the widespread use of geoinformation in order to avoid duplication of effort and reduce administrative burden.

This strategy will lead to the creation of NSDI in Albania through the realization of objectives according to strategic areas:

  • Infrastructure, cooperation;
  • Geospatial data and services;
  • Standardization;
  • Legal framework;
  • Geodetic reference system;
  • Financing and pricing;
  • Scientific research, development and education.

The impact of the implementation of this strategy will depend on the continuous involvement of a wide group of partners of the geospatial sector. Also, the different parties will work together for the implementation of the strategy and the achievement of the already established goals.

State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG) is committed to taking a leading role in the development of the strategy and related implementation plan. ASIG’s main roles are leadership, development and promotion of shared infrastructure, with a truly collaborative approach between all other stakeholders.