Revamping UN-GGIM Africa Working Groups for Enhanced Geospatial Information Management
"Join the IXth Session of the Regional Committee of UN-GGIM Africa in Cape Town as they revamp their Working Groups and Thematic Networks to improve geospatial information management in Africa. Explore objectives, methodologies, and expected results for optimizing GIM skills, fostering collaboration, and leveraging technology."
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IXth SESSION OF THE REGIONAL COMMITTEE OF UN-GGIM: AFRICA REVAMPING THE WORKING GROUPS AND THEMATIC NETWORKS OF THE UN-GGIM: AFRICA CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: 14-18 AUGUST 2023 1
1 1 BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION 2 2 OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED RESULTS 3 3 REVAMPING THE WORKING GROUPS (WG) & THEMATIC NETWORKS (TN) 4 4 METHODOLOGY FOR THE REVIEW OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE WG & TN TRAVAUX DE GROUPES TRAVAUX DE GROUPES 5 5 DELIVERABLES 6 6 RECOMMENDATIONS 7 7 QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF THE WG & TN 8 8 DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR NEW WG 9 9 DRAFT OUTLINE OF TOR FOR THE NEW WG 2
1 1 BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION UN-GGIM is a UN initiative that aims to improve the availability, accessibility, and quality of GI for decision-making across the globe. UN-GGIM: Africa focuses on GIM for Africa UN-GGIM: Africa Working Groups and Thematic Networks (Pillars) The working groups are tasked with developing and implementing strategies and plans that support the objectives of UN-GGIM: Africa. providing guidance and technical support to member states on various aspects of GIM. Unfortunately, most of the working groups could not fulfill their mandate to satisfaction. Hence the need to revitalize their operations in reviewing their composition and structure, strategy, outcomes, work plan, coordination and collaboration, and decision-making process, among others things, to achieve better results 3
2 2 OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED RESULTS Overhaul the UN-GGIM: Africa WG and TN so that they can fully play their role as operational units and enable the Regional Committee to achieve its objectives for the development of GI and technology in Africa. More specifically, it will involve: Conducting an assessment and review performance of the WG and TN. Recommending the best methodology to follow in establishing new WG and TN. Developing Terms of Reference for each WG and TN that are aligned with the UN-GGIM: Africa strategic objectives. Preparing the relevant inputs and facilitating various discussion forum on issues related to putting in place a viable implementation step that will need to be taken to achieve the strategic goals. 4
3 3 REVAMPING THE WORKING GROUPS AND THEMATIC NETWORKS Enhancing the collaboration between stakeholders, in order to help improve coordination and participation. Developing/implementing capacity building programs that focus on developing and strengthening GIM skills and competencies. Organizing regular workshops, webinars or discussion forums to promote the sharing of knowledge and the exchange of best practices. Leveraging new technologies and innovations to streamline processes and for continuous improvement. Improving communication and reporting, and evaluating and monitoring the implementation of the activities of the groups to ensure the objectives set are being achieved, and to make adjustments as necessary. 5
4 4 METHODOLOGY FOR THE REVIEW OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE WORKING GROUPS & THEMATIC NETWORKS A process that will be conducted in six (6) phases: 1. Inception report as a roadmap. 2. Assessment of the WG and TN: current operations, consultation with stakeholders to gather their perspectives and needs, and identify their priorities and concerns. Assess the status of the functioning of the WG & TN through using a questionnaire Documentary review of existing best practices 3. Identify SWOT, as well as issues, and subsequently propose a methodology for implementing operational, high-performance WG & TN capable of meeting the strategic needs of UN-GGIM: Africa. 4. Develop TORs for the WG & TN, constituting their roadmap 5. Investigate and advise on the role of the private sector and academic networks in the activities carried out by the WG & TN, 6. Advise on reporting mechanisms to improve implementation of the work program. 6
5 5 DELIVERABLES Initial report contain the questionnaire and which describes the scope, objectives, methodology, timeline for carrying out the work and the main results expected. Final report on the assessment of the WG and TN, including wins, challenges, and proposals on how to improve the functioning of the WG and TN. 7
6 6 RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations will be made towards establishing highly functional UN-GGIM: Africa WG and TN by significantly improving the way they perform their activities. Composition and structure, and leadership Collaboration and coordination Regular meetings Communication and reporting Capacity building Aligning activities with the strategic objectives of UN-GGIM: Africa Promoting cooperation with diverse stakeholders Limiting the groups to an optimal number Etc, The recommendations will focus on specific and achievable action items whose implementation will be accompanied by concrete measures and for which progress and effectiveness could be monitored and measured. 8
7 7 QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF THE WORKING GROUPS AND THEMATIC NETWORKS TARGETED STAKEHOLDERS 1. EXECUTIVE BOARD 2. UN-GGIM SECRETARIAT 3. CONVENERS OFTHEWORKING GROUPSANDTHEMATIC NETWORKS 4. MEMBERS OFTHEWORKING GROUPSANDTHEMATIC NETWORKS 5. MEMBER STATES SURVEY RESPONDENT: NAME OF ORGANIZATION: NAME OF DIRECTORATE OR DEPARTMENT MEMBER COUNTRY: NAME OF RESPONDENT AFFILIATION TO UN-GGIM: Africa (ex. Executive Board, Secretariat, WG Convener, WG Member) TELEPHONE/WHATSAPP: E-MAILADDRESS: 9
7 7 QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF THE WORKING GROUPS AND THEMATIC NETWORKS (CONT D) 10
8 8 DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR NEW WORKING GROUPS WORKING GROUPS & THEMATIC NETWORKS UN-GGIM: AFRICA UN-GGIM: EUROPE UN-GGIM: AMERICAS UN-GGIM: ASIA-PACIFIC UN-GGIM: ARAB STATES UN-GGIM/G 1 2 WG on Geodesy (Subcommittee on Geodesy @UN-GGIM/G) WG on Integration of Stats & Geo (Data Integration @EU, EG @UN-GGIM/G) WG on GI and Services for Disasters (?) WG on IGIF WG on SDI (?) WG on Land Administration and Management (EG @UN-GGIM/G) WG on SDGs (WG on IAEG-SDGs @UN-GGIM/G) 3 WG on IALF (retired @UN-GGIM/G) (+Policy and CapBuilding @ArabStates) WG on Policy and Strategy (Policy and LF @UN-GGIM/G) 4 R WG on FDS (retired @EU and @UN-GGIM/G) 5 R WG on Capacity and Capability HLG-IGIF WG on Marine GI Academic Network Private Sector Network Geospatial Societies PROPOSED NEW WORKING GROUPS FOR DISCUSSION 1 2 3 4 WG on Geodesy (Subcommittee on Geodesy @UN-GGIM/G) WG on Integration of Stats & Geo (Data Integration @EU, EG @UN-GGIM/G) WG on IGIF WG on Land Administration and Management (EG @UN-GGIM/G) WG on IALF (retired @UN-GGIM/G) (+Policy and CapBuilding @ArabStates) WG on Policy and Strategy (Policy and LF @UN-GGIM/G) WG on Capacity and Capability 5 11
9 9 DRAFT OUTLINE OF THE TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE WG 1. Mandate 2. Objectives 3. Composition 4. Roles and Responsibilities 5. Reporting 6. Duration 7. Meetings and Communication 12
