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Education on the topic of Spatial Data Infrastructure held in Travnik

Education on the topic of Spatial Data Infrastructure held in Travnik

The education on the topic of Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina was held at the IUT Hotel in Travnik, on November 5, 2024. The education was organized in cooperation with the FBiH Civil Service Agency, within the framework of the program for local self-government units. In addition to representatives of local self-government units, representatives of Ministries and Institutes from Central Bosnia and Zenica-Doboj cantons also attended the training.

Educators in front of the Federal Administration for Geodetic and Real Property Affairs, Mr. Jasmin Ćatić and Mrs. Jelena Zelić, had the opportunity to hold an introductory education in the field of Spatial Data Infrastructure in the FBiH. The education is divided into 3 modules; Introduction and basic principles of the SDI, Legislative and strategic framework, SDI in practice (examples, solutions and tools).

The goals of the education were:

  • Familiarize participants with basic concepts and definitions of the Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI)
  • Explain the key aspects of the SDI Law, implementing rules and the INSPIRE directive
  • Provide insight into legal obligations
  • Show the current status of SDI FBiH
  • Show practical applications and benefits of the SDI for the public sector and society.

The Federal Administration for Geodetic and Real Property Affairs, as the coordinating body of the SDI FBiH, hereby thanks the FBiH Civil Service Agency for the recognized importance of organizing this education, which created the prerequisites for continued cooperation in the field of capacity building and spreading awareness about the Spatial Data Infrastructure in FBiH.

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Regular annual meeting of the DELEF project

Regular annual meeting of the DELEF project

The regular annual meeting of the DELEF project management and component leaders – the Federal Administration for Geodetic and Real Property Affairs and the Republic Authority for Geodetic and Real Property Affairs of RS was held in Čapljina from October 22 to 24, 2024.

The meeting was led by Mrs. Jenny Svennewall, director of the DELEF project, in cooperation with the project coordinators who were appointed in front of both entity geodetic administrations. During the meeting, the coordinators of the components discussed the results so far and the achieved indicators for the year 2024, as well as the plans and indicators for the year 2025. As the annual meeting is an important activity that defines the work and time plan, the additional consultations and arrangements have been made between the leaders of the components.

The regular annual meeting of the DELEF project management and component leaders also serves as a basis and preparation for the preparation of the Annual report that will be considered at the Steering Committee, which will be held in early 2025. All participants expressed their satisfaction with the results achieved and their joint work and expect similar and even better results in the continuation of the DELEF project implementation.

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Repository of Photos and Presentations from the 5th Conference “Days of the Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Federation of BiH”

Repository of Photos and Presentations from the 5th Conference "Days of the Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Federation of BiH"

As we announced in our previous post, we have prepared a repository of photos and all presentations from the fifth conference “Days of the Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,” which you can find and download at the following URL:

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We thank you for your participation, engagement, and support. We hope to see you again next year at the sixth conference “Days of the Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

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The conference “5th Spatial Data Infrastructure Days of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina”

The conference "5th Spatial Data Infrastructure Days of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina"

The conference “5th Spatial Data Infrastructure Days of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina” was held in Neum on October 17 and 18, 2024, in the organization of the Federal Administration for Geodetic and Real Property Affairs, the coordinating body of the Spatial Data Infrastructure in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and all with the support of the Swedish donor project DELEF.

The Conference represented a unique opportunity to gather all significant participants in the field of Spatial Data Infrastructure, as well as other interested parties, international representatives, the academic sector, and a forum for discussion, exchange of opinions and experiences, as well as an overview of current progress regarding this field.

An interesting and professional Conference program was organized for the participants, which was divided into two working days, organized into 4 sessions, and the 5th session was in the form of a panel discussion on the topic “Spatial data infrastructure perspective: Digital transformation and ecological sustainability”. When it comes to opening speeches, the Chairman of the Council for Spatial Data Infrastructure and the Director of the Federal Geodetic Administration, Mr. Željko Obradović, addressed the attendees, as well as representative of the Swedish Development Agency, Mr. Nedim Bukvić, and the Federal Minister of Spatial Planning, Mr. Željko Nedić.

This year’s Conference was attended by around 100 participants from 58 different institutions, domestic and international, academic institutions and the private sector.

The main goal of the Spatial data infrastructure is to create the prerequisites to collect all spatial data in one place, describe it with metadata, inventory it and make it available. The capacity building, education and spreading of awareness are essential activities when it comes to Spatial data infrastructure, and the Conference represents one aspect of their realization.

Connecting different information that is spatially defined (georeferenced), enables users to carry out complex searches and analyses and connect phenomena in space, the prerequisites for modern management of space and spatial resources are realized.

Below we present conclusions from this year’s Conference, while the picture gallery and presentation repository will be published in the coming days.

Conclusions from the conference:

  1. The participants of the “5th Spatial Data Infrastructure Days of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina” express their gratitude to the SDI coordination body for the excellent organization and provision of relevant and professional conference content, thereby recognizing the importance of quality events for the promotion of the sustainable development of the professional community.
  2. The participants express their satisfaction with the continuous organization of events with promotional and educational content in the field of Spatial Data Infrastructure for the purpose of strengthening inter-institutional cooperation and exchange of professional knowledge and information.
  3. Through the activities of the SDI FBIH Coordination Body and entities, a significant progress has been made in the development of the Spatial data infrastructure. A legal framework was established, spatial management tools were modernized, and the availability of spatial data and metadata was significantly improved. A special focus was placed on the education of professional staff and raising the capacity of institutions through project activities, which contributed to more efficient use of spatial data in the public and private sector, and support for sustainable development and environmental sustainability.
  4. The implementation of the World Bank’s GIVE project: Participants recognize the importance of the planned implementation of the GIVE project in strengthening the Spatial data infrastructure. This project will provide key support to institutions and organizations in reaching the required level of involvement in the SDI FBIH activities, especially through strengthening their ICT equipment, equipped with modern tools and knowledge necessary for effective participation in this process. All institutions are invited to actively participate in the project implementation, which is led and coordinated by the Federal Geodetic Administration.
  5. Transparency, accuracy and reliability of spatial data are recognized as basic factors for sustainable development and environmental protection. Precise data enables responsible planning and long-term preservation of natural resources.
  6. Successful examples of the spatial data use show the importance of integrating different technologies for effective environmental monitoring and management. The exchange of knowledge and experience between institutions and other SDI entities is important for strengthening the capacity for using spatial data in environmental protection. Examples from practice confirm that spatial data play a key role in developing strategies for sustainable resource management and resilience to climate change.
  7. The role of the academic sector: It was concluded that the academic sector has a key role in the development of the Spatial data infrastructure. Research and innovation contribute to the improvement of technologies and methodologies, while through the education of new personnel they help keeping the relevance of the SDI in the era of rapid technological changes. It is recommended to strengthen the cooperation between academic institutions and the public sector in the development of new solutions.
  8. The participants emphasized the importance of involving the private sector in the SDI, in order to ensure the commercialization of innovations and technologies related to spatial data. Intensification of cooperation is recommended in order to take advantage of the opportunities provided by spatial data in various sectors, including tourism, energy and economy.
  9. During the conference, the participants emphasized the need of continuously raising awareness of all participants in this process and raise the level of information exchange, knowledge transfer and the possibility of achieving new levels of activity, thus encouraging sustainable development of the community.
  10. The participants expressed their gratitude to the international donors for their previous support for the establishment and development of the Spatial Data Infrastructure, emphasizing the further need for cooperation with donors and creditors in designing activities aimed to develop the Spatial data infrastructure in the Federation of BiH as a key participant in sustainable development.
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Forty-third session of the SDI Council of FBiH held

Forty-third session of the SDI Council of FBiH held

On October 17, 2024 during the conference “Days of Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina”, the 43rd session of the SDI Council of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina was held in Neum.

The following agenda was discussed at the Council session:

  1. Approval of the agenda for the 43rd session of the SDI Council of FBiH;
  2. Adoption of the minutes from the previous 42nd session of the SDI Council of FBiH;
  3. Information on the implementation of the Work Plan for the establishment, maintenance, and development of the SDI of FBiH for Year 2024;
  4. Information about the new Netherlands donor project;
  5. Information on the current fifth conference “Days of SDI FBiH and proposal of conclusions of conference;
  6. Other.

As the Coordination Body of the SDI of FBiH, the Federal Administration for Geodetic and Property Affairs prepared information for Council members regarding the implementation of the Work Plan for the establishment, maintenance, and development of the SDI of FBiH for 2024. In accordance with the SDI Strategy for the period 2023-2027 and the Action plan for 2024, activities related to increasing the number of entities and available resources continued to improve the level of availability and interoperability of spatial data. The Coordination Body is also working on the configuration of the SDI validator of the Federation of BiH in order to provide support to the SDI stakeholders when fulfilling their obligations. Additionally, in the coming period, there will be a focus on promoting the effects and importance of the SDI through the creation of a promo video and the implementation of a communication plan.

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Framework Study for Spatial Data Licensing – Survey Data Collection

Framework Study for Spatial Data Licensing - Survey Data Collection

Dear colleagues and representatives of SDI FBiH entities and other interested parties,

The Federal Administration for Geodetic and Property Affairs, as the coordinating body of the Spatial Data Infrastructure (in accordance with the Law on Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Official Gazette of FBiH no. 55/21), as part of the implementation of the Work Plan for the establishment, maintenance, and development of SDI FBiH for the year 2024, is carrying out the activity of developing a framework study for spatial data licensing. The aim of this Study is to explore the possibilities and prerequisites for establishing a comprehensive and transparent licensing framework for spatial data within the Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This framework will align with the EU INSPIRE Directive, ensuring interoperability and compliance with European standards, while simultaneously addressing the specific needs and challenges of FBiH. The primary purpose of the Study is to support easier exchange, reuse, and sharing of spatial data between different institutions, organizations, and individuals in FBiH. By defining clear rules and conditions for data usage, the intention is to reduce legal uncertainty and facilitate access to valuable information crucial for decision-making in various sectors, such as spatial planning, environmental management, economic development, and public administration.

A public procurement for service provision was previously conducted, and a service provider was selected. Gauss d.o.o. Tuzla, with an appropriate expert team, will, in cooperation with the coordinating body and other SDI FBiH entities, carry out the study.

In line with the methodology for drafting the Study, it is planned to collect information from SDI entities and other interested parties about current practices, needs, and challenges they face regarding spatial data licensing. Spatial data and service licensing entails clearly defining terms of use and potential restrictions.

The questionnaire will be available online from 11.10. to 31.10.2024, and can be easily accessed via the URL: https://gauss.ba/ipp-anketa/

We kindly ask the SDI FBiH entities for their cooperation in completing the questionnaire, which will not take much time and is easy to fill out.

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Capacity building regarding Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Capacity building regarding Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

In an effort to improve the field of Spatial Data Infrastructure Of The Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina (SDI FBiH) and build capacities, the Federal Administration for Geodetic and Real Property Affairs organized and in budget funds ensured three cycles of education: Basic, Advanced and INSPIRE/IPP training. The company GAUSS d.o.o. Tuzla was selected as a service provider which has rich experience in capacity building in the field of SDI and spatial data in general.

The main goal is to acquire competences in the field of spatial data management, their preparation, presentation and sharing, as well as the acquisition of basic knowledge when it comes to spatial data infrastructure. Representatives of 24 institutions/public companies recognized as SDI stakeholders participated in the mentioned trainings.

The institutions that attended training organized by FGU are: Federal Institute of Geology, Federal Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry, Federal Ministry of Education and Science, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry, Ministry of Spatial Planning, Construction and Environmental Protection of West Herzegovina County, Cantonal Administration of Civil Protection of Zenica-Doboj Canton, Cantonal Institute for spatial arrangement and planning Bihać, Forestry Administration of Sarajevo Canton, Cantonal Institute for Urban Planning, Spatial Planning and Protection of Cultural and Historical Heritage of Central Bosnia Canton, Office for Combating Corruption and Quality Management of Sarajevo Canton, Ministry of Construction, Spatial Planning and Environmental Protection Unsko – of the Sana Canton, the Development Planning Institute of the Sarajevo Canton, the Directorate for Roads of the Sarajevo Canton, the Federal Ministry of Trade, the Agency for the Water Area of ​​the Sava River, the Agency for the Water Area of ​​the Adriatic Sea, the Federal Institute for Agriculture Sarajevo, the Administration for geodetic and property legal affairs of the Central Bosnian Canton, the Ministry of Spatial Planning and Environmental Protection of the Tuzla Canton, the Environmental Protection Fund of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Public Company Motorways of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Roads of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and The Cantonal public gas utility company Sarajevogas.

At the end of each held training, an evaluation of the acquired knowledge was carried out, within which the attendees could present their observations during the training, including the content of the training, methodology and everything else. By reviewing the completed evaluation forms of the trainings, it can be concluded that the training was successfully conducted and that the set goal was met.

The Federal Administration for Geodetic and Real Property Affairs will continue to invest in the development and training of its employees as well as employees of other institutions in order to ensure a better use of Spatial Data in the future.

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Conference “Days of Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina” – Second Notice

Conference “Days of Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina” - Second Notice

We inform all participants of the fifth conference “Days of the Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina” which will take place at the “Grand Hotel Neum” in Neum on 17th and 18th of October 2024, that the preliminary conference program is available and published on the SDI FBiH website, and is available at the following link: PROGRAM.

Federal Administration for Geodetic and Real Property Affairs invites all interested participants to submit their applications to the Conference by October 1st, via application FORM.

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Implementing Rules for Filling Out SDI FBiH Registers and Implementing Rules for Metadata of SDI FBiH Adopted

Implementing Rules for Filling Out SDI FBiH Registers and Implementing Rules for Metadata of SDI FBiH Adopted

At its regular 42nd session held in Sarajevo on September 4, 2024, the Council for Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Federation of BiH adopted the Implementing Rules for Filling Out the Registers of SDI FBiH and the Implementing Rules for Metadata of SDI FBiH.

The adoption of the Law on Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (“Official Gazette of the Federation of BiH”, No. 55/21) established the preconditions and need for drafting bylaws, which, upon the proposal of the Coordination Body, are adopted by the SDI FBiH Council. The legal basis for adopting these implementing rules is Articles 12, 13, and 14 of the Law on SDI FBiH, which provide for the adoption of bylaws defining metadata, technical conditions for interoperability, harmonization, and sharing of spatial data sources.

The Implementing Rules for Filling Out the Registers of SDI FBiH regulate the process of entering data into the Registers of the Spatial Data Infrastructure. The technical implementation of these rules, along with detailed instructions and clarifications, are contained in the Instructions for Filling Out the Register of Entities and the Register of SDI Sources, which are also adopted by the SDI FBiH Council and form an integral part of these Implementing Rules.

The Implementing Rules for Metadata of SDI FBiH prescribe the criteria, standards, and methods for documenting and exchanging metadata of spatial data infrastructure entities of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. These rules also include Instructions for Filling Out the Metadata Catalog of SDI FBiH, the Metadata Profile, the Metadata Specification for SDI FBiH, and the Metadata Glossary for SDI FBiH.

By adopting these bylaws, SDI FBiH entities, the Coordination Body, and spatial data users gain significant benefits. For SDI FBiH entities, these rules provide clear guidelines on how to consistently enter data into registers, ensuring data standardization and quality across the Federation. The Coordination Body is enabled to more effectively coordinate and supervise data entry, as well as to manage registers and metadata more easily. Data users, on the other hand, gain access to better-organized and reliable spatial data, facilitating their use and analysis. The implementing rules enhance data interoperability and harmonization, making it easier to share and use data among various institutions.

These rules will be published in the official gazettes of the Federation of BiH and on the official SDI FBiH website, ensuring transparency and availability to all interested parties.

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Forty-second session of the SDI Council of FBiH held

Forty-second session of the SDI Council of FBiH held

On September 04, 2024, the forty-second session of the SDI Council of FBiH was held at the premises of the Federal Administration for Geodetic and Property Affairs.

The following agenda items were discussed at the Council meeting:

  1. Approval of the agenda for the 42nd session of the SDI Council of FBiH;
  2. Adoption of the minutes from the previous 41st session of the SDI Council of FBiH;
  3. Information on the implementation of the Work Plan for the establishment, maintenance, and development of the SDI of FBiH for Year 2024;
  4. Information on the status of the activities of the working groups from the previous session;
  5. Adoption of Implementation Rules for SDI stakeholder registers;
  6. Adoption of Implementation Rules for SDI FBiH metadata;
  7. Information about the new donor project of the Kingdom of the Netherlands;
  8. Information regarding 5th conference “SDI Days of the Federation of BiH”;
  9. Other.

As the Coordination Body of the SDI of FBiH, the Federal Administration for Geodetic and Property Affairs prepared information for Council members regarding the implementation of the Work Plan for the establishment, maintenance, and development of the SDI of FBiH for 2024. In accordance with the SDI Strategy for the period 2023-2027 and the Action plan for 2024, activities related to increasing the number of entities and available resources continued to improve the level of availability and interoperability of spatial data.

With the adoption of the Law on SDI FBiH, the conditions and the need for the creation of by-laws were created. During the Year 2024, through the implementation of this Plan, with the support of SDI working groups, a formal framework, respectively implementation rules, were developed in accordance with Article 14 of the SDI Act. At the 42nd session, the SDI Council adopted the Implementing Rules for Spatial Data Infrastructure Stakeholder registers and the Implementing Rules for SDI Metadata of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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