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United Nations Geographic Database

This project aims to develop and maintain a global geographic database that will serve as a crucial tool for overlaying and exchanging information within the UN system. It will enhance the way various components of the organization interact and pursue common goals.

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United Nations Geographic Database

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  1. United Nations Geographic Database

  2. Co-ordination of Cartographic Services of Specialized Agencies and International OrganizationsResolution of 19 February 1948Recommendations of 18 May 1949 Office of the Director Statistics Division Department of Economic and Social Affairs Organize United Nations Regional Cartographic Conferences Cartographic Section Library and Information Resources Division Department of Public Information Provide cartographic / geographic services to the UN Secretariat

  3. OPERATION STABILISE: INTERFET PRESENCE CORRECT AS AT 13 1600 (NEW YORK) OCT 99 10 Oct Militia 9 Oct HQ WESTFOR COUNTRIES DEPLOYED ARE: AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, UK, US, BRAZIL, PHILIPPINES, MALAYSIA, FRANCE, THAILAND (Deputy Commander) INTERFET PRESENCE MILITIA ACTIVITY

  4. Problems Rely largely on paper maps, sometimes nothing at all No sharing of geographic information No institutional structure to co-ordinate cartographic / geographic efforts Existing geographic data sets are of varied quality, and not necessarily reflect appropriately the views and policies of the UN Lack of formal arrangements with National Mapping Agencies No common database, no comparative analysis

  5. “To develop and maintain a global geographic database consisting of basic cartographic elements and toponymic information, which would serve as a geo-referenced base for overlaying and exchanging information within the UN system. Such a database would reflect appropriately the views and policies of the United Nations, and should be viewed as a crucial capacity building effort that will revolutionalize the way various components of the Organization interact in pursuit of common goals.”

  6. Is 1:1 million good enough? General Smaller scale Detail Larger scale Planning Briefing Report Writing Field Operations

  7. Multi-Scale Geographic Database • Global view depicting international boundaries • Country profile view • Detailed view of Hot Spots

  8. Geographic Data Layers • International boundaries • First and second order administrative units • Coastlines • Drainage • Transportation networks • Elevation • Physiological features • Settlements

  9. Database Requirements • Distributed network with participating agencies as the custodians of their respective data layers • Must be shared freely within the Organization • Must be MAINTAINABLE

  10. Possible Data Sources Existing UN Data National Mapping Agencies • United Nations • Geographic • Database • What is missing? • What needs to be • created / updated? Commercial Data Existing Global and Regional Data Sets

  11. Phase I (Programme Development) • Needs assessment • Database design (taking maintenance into account) • Data standards (ISO/TC211, ICA Standards Commission) • Hardware and network design • Compile existing and accessible databases • Create global second order administrative units • Data dissemination prototype on the web • Prototype for detailed hot spot data • Collaborative arrangements among UN agencies and programmes, national mapping agencies, and industry partners In 1 Year ?

  12. Afghanistan - Characterising Food Security Strategies Nomadic Pastoralists Spring/Summer Movements Food Economy Zones of Afghanistan

  13. Drought Risk Index (DRI) for Africa and WFP Projects LEGEND Low Risk Medium Risk High Risk WFP Projects Location Missing DRI data Drought Risk Index values range from -2 (low Risk) to 4.5 (high risk). In this presentation they have been reclassified into three main classes, as indicated in the above legend All boundaries are approximate and unofficial DRI Data Source: Gomez, FAO, 1998 WFP Project Location data source: WFP/VAM unit Graphic by WFP/VAM Unit, Sept 1998

  14. COSTS what are the major cost drivers which costs provide opportunities what costs have to be sustained, and how can we sustain such costs how can costs be met CUSTOMERS who are the customers what do they want why do they need our product how attractive are our products / services (a) today (b) in the future how can we sustain to meet customer needs Questions ? PARTNERS who are the partners what are their products / services how can partners respond to customer needs

  15. Geographic Information Working Group

  16. Maintenance Living Database Collaboration

  17. “The United Nations Geographic Database Project is seen not only as a vital tool in geographic analysis, cartographic display and spatial data exchange, but also as a crucial capacity building effort that will revolutionalize the way various components of the Organization interact in pursuit of common goals.” “The development of a common UN Geographic Database is in itself a highly relevant initiative not only to the UN organization but to all state members and, in particular, to those nations trying to understand and incorporate the new information technologies to induce economic growth, welfare and democracy, by promoting more livable communities.” – Dr. Santiago Borrero

  18. Report of the Secretary-General on the work of the OrganizationGeneral Assembly, 54th Session Meeting humanitarian commitments Coordinating humanitarian action Delivering humanitarian services Assisting refugees Engaging with globalization Economic and social dimensions Globalization and the environment “Uncivil society” Implications of globalization for security Managing change Creating a culture of communication Administration and management Legal affairs Project services Accountability and oversight • Achieving peace and security • Preventive diplomacy and peacemaking • Peacekeeping • Post-conflict peace-building • Electoral assistance • UN, regional organizations and security • Disarmament • Sanctions • Cooperating for development • Eradication of poverty • Social development • Sustainable development • Africa • UN Fund for International Partnerships International legal order and human rights International Criminal Court International Tribunals

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