UN-GGIM: Private Sector Network

Extend an invitation to the UN-GGIM PSN community to join the Global Webinar entitled " Exploring the Wider Digital Ecosystem" Organised by the UN-GGIM Secretariat. https://lnkd.in/gzxjY3bg

𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 & 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗡-𝗚𝗚𝗜𝗠 𝗣𝗦𝗡   The UN-GGIM PSN Board held its first meeting of 2025, reflecting on regional activities and setting the stage for the year ahead. Over the past year, PSN actively engaged in key UN-GGIM events, including the 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗡-𝗚𝗚𝗜𝗠 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗖, 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀.     As a dynamic platform for the geospatial private sector, PSN continues to welcome companies eager to contribute to the evolution of geospatial information management and policy discourse. This year, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝟮𝟰 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀, further strengthening our growing network.     Looking ahead, the Board discussed several new initiatives to enhance private sector contributions to the UN-GGIM agenda in 2025 — stay tuned for more updates!   We are also pleased to announce the appointment of 𝗠𝘀. Megha Datta 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁, succeeding Dr. Shivangi S. Somvanshi, who has made remarkable contributions to PSN through her dedicated efforts.   A heartfelt thank you to Peter ter Haar for his 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗨𝗡-𝗚𝗚𝗜𝗠: 𝗣𝗦𝗡. As he prepares to step down in April, we recognize his invaluable role in amplifying the private sector’s voice within UN-GGIM. His impact will be felt for years to come.     Exciting times ahead for the UN-GGIM PSN! Let’s continue driving geospatial innovation together.   #UNGGIM #Geospatial #PSN #Collaboration #Innovation

🌍 📢 Calling the community of GIS practitioners Valrie Grant, MSc, GISP, MBA, GCB.D is conducting research in collaboration with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on geospatial information management and sharing in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). To this end, she has designed a survey that seeks to understand the key barriers and factors influencing the adoption of a National Geospatial Information Management Framework (NGIM) in these regions. 👉 What is NGIM? It is a coordinated framework of policies, standards, and technologies that facilitates the collection, management, and sharing of geospatial data across sectors such as government, academia, the private sector, and civil society. This framework has the potential to transform decision-making and address critical challenges in SIDS. ✨ Your input is critical. With each participation, you will help identify key challenges, barriers, and opportunities to improve geospatial data management in SIDS, contributing to future policies and strategies. 📋 Survey details: Estimated time: 20 minutes Deadline: 19 December 2024 Anonymous and confidential Access the survey here: https://lnkd.in/dw6fxbAk In addition, we would be very grateful if you could share this publication with other geospatial professionals in SIDS. In this way, together we can make a positive impact on geospatial information management. #GIS #Geospatial #Research #SIDS #Sustainability #DataManagement

🌍 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐍-𝐆𝐆𝐈𝐌 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲, 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 🌐 UN-GGIM PSN organized a session at the UN-GGIM: Asia Pacific 13th Plenary Meeting today to discuss the crucial role of geospatial information in advancing #sustainabledevelopment through the United Nations Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (#UNIGIF). Chaired by 𝗗𝗿. Zaffar Sadiq Mohamed-Ghouse, Chair of UN-GGIM: PSN, the panel included: - Mr. Nikhil Kumar, President Association of Geospatial Industries (AGI) - UN-GGIM PSN Member - Ms. Ananyaa Narain, VP, Geospatial World, UN-GGIM PSN Member - Prof. Dr. R. Vidhya Mathivanan – Director, Institute of Remote Sensing, Anna University Chennai, UN-GGIM Academic Network Member - Prof. Dr Thatiparthi Vijaya Lakshmi – Professor Geospatial at JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad – represented by ISDE, UN-GGIM Geospatial Societies Member - Christopher Fowler – Esri Singapore - UN-GGIM PSN Member Rapporteur for the session was Ms. Megha Datta, Senior Consultant, Woolpert Asia-Pacific - UN-GGIM PSN Member. The panel Key takeaways from the session include: 📌 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫: Opening of geospatial sectors through liberal policies has driven the need to establish Geospatial Digital Public Infrastructures like #UnifiedPaymentInterface. Private sector contributions to planning, execution of standards, data aggregation and providing platforms and hubs are vital. 📚 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞: Curriculum alignment with industry needs and experiential learning centers are critical. Skill programs like the Tamil Nadu Government’s 𝗡𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 bridge critical skill gaps, involving and benefiting all stakeholders. Formal education remains essential for deeper domain understanding. Simplifying geospatial messaging is important to attract young talent. Stakeholders need to engage students early, showcase success stories, and simplify geospatial communication. 🏢 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲: Geospatial Societies can collaborate with the academia and private sector to drive curriculum reform, establish experiential learning centers, and influence policy making. Private sector must invest in technology-enabling centers and contribute to socially relevant projects through innovative application of modern technologies. 🌐 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: U.S. NSDI Vision 2035, UK Geospatial Commission, and Australia’s socio-economic geospatial studies exemplify how private sector played a crucial role in informing policy development and strengthening frameworks. 𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 "𝒈𝒆𝒐-𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈" 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒚 “𝒈𝒆𝒐-𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒅” 𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚. #Geospatial #UNGGIM #Collaboration #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation

UN-GGIM: Private Sector Network looks forward to an engaging panel discussion on Strengthening the UN-GGIM Agenda: Industry's Role and its Perspectives during the 13th UN-GGIM-AP Plenary Meeting in November in New Delhi, India. We extend our gratitude to the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India & Survey of India as the local hosts of the Plenary Meeting. The deliberations will specifically address the key issues from an Asia Pacific view point. We look forward to seeing you in India. UN-GGIM I UN-GGIM: Europe I Zaffar Sadiq Mohamed-Ghouse I Valrie Grant, MSc, GISP, MBA, GCB.D I Peter ter Haar I Willy Govender I Dr Saad Alhamlan I Pankaj Mishra

It was a great opportunity to meet and interact with the UN-GGIM: Private Sector Network members at the 14th session of UNGGIM today at UN Headquarters in New York! It was an wonderful opportunity to listen to various activities, initiatives across the private sector network globally. It is inspiring to see the volunteer efforts of private sector companies to strengthen the UN-GGIM agenda, leaving no one behind!!!!

🚀 Exciting Announcement for PSN Members! 🚀 Chair of UN-GGIM PSN, Dr. Zaffar Sadiq Mohamed-Ghouse requests an informal meeting for all PSN members attending the 14th UN-GGIM Session. 🗓 Date: 7th August ⏰ Time: 1:30 PM (NY Time) 📍 Location: Vienna Cafe, UN HQ This gathering will be a fantastic opportunity for networking, sharing insights, and discussing the future of geospatial information management. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with fellow professionals and contribute to our community's growth. Looking forward to seeing you there! Valrie Grant, MSc, GISP, MBA, GCB.D I Peter ter Haar I Willy Govender I Dr Saad Alhamlan #UNGGIM #Geospatial #Networking #PSNMeeting #UNHQ

🚀 Today marked the conclusion of the final round of regional consultation meetings organized by the UN-GGIM: Private Sector Network, focusing on the Arab States. 🎉 A heartfelt thank you to Dr Saad Alhamlan, Co-chair of the UN-GGIM: PSN Arab States, for expertly leading our discussions. We also extend our gratitude to Dr.Eng, Mohammed Al Sayel, President of GEOSA and Chair of UN-GGIM: Arab States, for his inspiring opening remarks. We also thank Eng. Asim AlGhamdi Secretary General - UN-GGIM: Arab States for the coordination to organize the consultation. 🌍 Colleagues from across the region shared valuable insights on how the private sector can enhance the implementation of the Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (UN-IGIF). Key areas of focus included: 1. Geospatial data collection 2. Developing Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDIs) 3. Managing spatial assets 4. Supporting data dissemination using AI/ML 5. Providing data analytics services 6. Standards development 🤝 The regional private sector is eager to foster more collaborative opportunities at all levels, including Government-to-Government (G2G), Government-to-Business (G2B), Government-to-Citizen (G2C), and broader regional and international partnerships. They are also committed to driving innovation in geospatial information management in the region. Let's continue to work together to unlock the full potential of geospatial information! 🌐✨ #UNGGIM #GeospatialInnovation #Collaboration #ArabStates