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Workshop on Implementation of global guidelines to strengthen geospatial information management in the Caribbean

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19 April 2023|Event

The objective of this workshop is training in the use of the United Nations methodology for the development of a national action plan based on the nine strategic pathways of the Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (UN-IGIF).

UN-IGIF Workshop

UN-IGIF Workshop
UN-IGIF Workshop

This workshop on the Implementation of the Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (IGIF) in the Caribbean was held in the city of Castries, Saint Lucia, between April 19 and 21, 2023. The workshop provided guidance on the nine strategic pathways of the IGIF and recommended approaches to develop action plans at the national level. In addition, he facilitated roundtables on the national challenges that countries face when applying this framework.

19 Apr 2023

  • Welcome Remarks

    09:00 to 09:30

    • Sofia Nilo, UN-GGIM: Americas
    • Rolando Ocampo, Statistics Division of Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
    • Didacus Jules, OECS Commission (remotely)
    • Halim Brizan, CARICOM Regional Statistical Program
    • Suzette Jean, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure, Ports, Energy and Labour of Saint Lucia

  • The role of technologies in geospatial information management

    09:30 to 09:50
    • Albert Anoubon Momo, Emerging Markets and Funded Projects at Trimble Inc.
      The role of technologies in geospatial information management
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  • Geospatial information supporting resilience in the Caribbean Region

    09:50 to 10:10
    • Rolando Ocampo, ECLAC Statistics Division
      Geospatial information supporting resilience in the Caribbean Region
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  • Global perspectives for the implementation of the UN-IGIF

    10:25 to 10:50
    • Greg Scott, UN-GGIM Secretariat
      Global perspectives for the implementation of the UN-IGIF
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  • Roundtable on the national challenges implementing the UN-IGIF

    10:50 to 11:50

    » Moderador / Moderator: Bheshem Ramlal, University of the West Indies, Valrie Grant, Private Sector Network - UN-GGIM: Americas and Simone Lloyd, National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB) of Jamaica

       ▪ Country representatives
       ▪ Academy representatives
       ▪ Private Sector representatives

  • UN-IGIF implementation for National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) Policy of Saint Lucia

    11:50 to 12:10
    • Joep Crompvoets, KU Leuven of Belgium
      UN-IGIF implementation for National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) Policy of Saint Lucia
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  • Overview of the workshop objectives

    13:30 to 13:40

    • Gabriela García Seco, INEGI, Mexico

  • Presentation on Component 1: Planning and preparing

    13:40 to 14:00

    • Paul Riley, US Census Bureau

    The goals of this session are to provide an understanding of the steps to complete the Planning and Preparing phase of the UN’s suggested approach to implementing the UN-IGIF, a shared understanding of the importance of the UN-IGIF, identify and engage with key stakeholders, and ideas to assist with the development of a plan of action for implementing the UN-IGIF and developing a country-level action plan.

  • Breakout sessions

    14:00 to 17:00

    1) Breakout session on task 2 of component 1 “Identifying and analyzing national geospatial stakeholders,” based on the preworkshop assignment. 
    The goals of the breakout session are to build upon the pre-work of the member states to identify key stakeholders and to suggest ideas on how to categorize those stakeholders based on the level of interest and influence they have with geospatial information management within their respective countries, and to consider how to communicate with these stakeholders moving forward.

    2) Plenary on breakout session on task 2 of component 1
        » Moderador / Moderator: Paul Riley

20 Apr 2023

  • Presentation on component 2: Assessing and Analyzing (first part)

    09:00 to 09:15

    • Álvaro Monett, ECLAC

    The goals of this session are to provide an understanding of the first three steps of Assessing and Analyzing phase of the UN’s suggested approach to implementing the UN-IGIF. These provide guidance and tools to identify the gaps to achieve the UN-IGIF goals, the desired future situation considering the strategic priorities of the country; to gather detailed information about the current geospatial information management ecosystem in the country and determine the internal and external factors having an impact on geospatial information management.

  • Breakout sessions

    09:15 to 12:15

    1) Breakout session on task 6 of component 2 “Environmental Scanning and Analysis,” based on the preworkshop assignment.
    The goals of the breakout session are to build upon the pre-work of the member states to elaborate a SWOT analysis to identify the internal strengths that the governments have for the management of geospatial information, the weaknesses that may be a barrier to consolidate the national geospatial initiative, the opportunities that the government can to offer to industry, commercial and community sectors through an efficient management of geospatial information, and the external factors that could place the implementation of integrated geospatial information management at risk.

    2) Plenary on breakout on task 6 of component 2
        » Moderador / Moderator: Álvaro Monett

  • Presentation on component 2: Assessing and Analyzing (second part)

    13:30 to 13:45

    • Valrie Grant, Private Sector Network - UN-GGIM: Americas

    The goals of this session are to provide an understanding of task 7 and 8 of Assessing and Analyzing phase of the UN’s suggested approach to implementing the UN-IGIF. These provide guidance and tools for the Planning, preparation and implementation of the stakeholder engagement workshop. It also highlights the Strategic Alignment Tool to assist countries in aligning geospatial information management to national priorities.

  • Breakout sessions

    13:45 to 16:50

    1) Breakout session on task 8 of component 2 “Strategic Alignment,” based on the preworkshop assignment
    The goals of the breakout session are to build upon the pre-work of the member states to identify their country’s strategic priorities. Participants will list the strategic drivers that will benefit from having strengthened geospatial information management. They will further determine what activities are required to facilitate transformational change and prioritizing these initiatives.

    2) Plenary on breakout session on task 8 of component 2
        » Moderador / Moderator: Valrie Grant

  • Strengthening geospatial capacities in the Caribbean project

    16:50 to 17:00
    • Gabriela García Seco, NEGI & Bheshem Ramlal, University of the West Indies
      Strengthening geospatial capacities in the Caribbean project
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21 Apr 2023

  • Presentation on component 2: Assessment and Analyzing (third part)

    09:00 to 10:00

    • Simone Lloyd, National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB) of Jamaica

    The goals of this session are to provide an understanding of tasks 9, 10 and 11 of Assessing and Analyzing phase of the UN’s suggested approach to implementing the UN-IGIF. These provide guidance and tools to establish their own vision, mission and goals, that may form part of a country’s geospatial strategy; to identify the major activities required to address the gaps in geospatial capabilities; and make decisions about how to address these gaps, the priority of addressing them, and how to proceed with resolving the gaps through actions.

  • Breakout sessions

    10:00 to 12:15

    1) Breakout session on task 9 of component 2 “Vision, Mission and Goals,” based on the preworkshop assignment.
    The goals of the breakout session are to build upon the pre-work of the member states to define their own vision, mission, and goals. Participants will have to elaborate statements for these three elements, taking into consideration their geospatial information strategies and national priorities. It worth to clarify that goals need to be realistic, manageable, achievable, and appropriate to a country’s current situation.

    2) Plenary on breakout on task 9 of component 2
        » Moderador / Moderator: Simone Lloyd

  • Capstone Activity

    13:30 to 15:15

    This activity will serve as a hands-on exercise in applying the knowledge gained from the material previously delivered during the workshop. Templates and a sample plan of action will be provided to facilitate the drafting of plans of action by country representatives. Participants are expected to present their draft plans. Several facilitators will be present to provide guidance, support, and feedback during the activity.

    • » Moderador / Moderator: Valrie Grant, UN-GGIM: Americas PSN, Bheshem Ramlal, University of the West Indies and Paul Riley, US Census Bureau
      Capstone Activity
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  • Next steps

    15:30 to 15:45

    • Valrie Grant, Private Sector Network - UN-GGIM: Americas

  • Closure

    15:45 to 16:00

    • Rolando Ocampo, ECLAC Statistics Division
    • Halim Brizan, CARICOM Regional Statistical Program
    • Sherma Beroo, OECS Commission
    • Sherma Small, Central Statistical Office, Government of Saint Lucia

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