Researcher and consultant in the domains of geospatial data, data infrastructures and digital transformation

SDI & (Open) Data Policies

Training, NSDI Mozambique - SDI for Managers Training , 2019

Training was provided to representatives from various public organisations in Mozambiqua on (open) data policies in the context of Spatial Data Infrastructures. The training module looked at SDI and its relations with other data policies, and open data policies in particular. The module also discussed the applicability of open data licences in the context of SDIs.

Content

  1. Introduction
  2. Legal framework on SDIs
  3. Open data
  4. Data sharing arrangements
  5. Data ecosystems and data spaces

Learning objectives

After the training, participants will be able to:

  • Explain why a legal framework on Spatial Data Infrastructures is important
  • Explain the key characteristics and elements of a legal framework on Spatial Data Infrastructures
  • Explain the evolution from traditional data sharing arrangement towards open data policies (and associated licenses)
  • Explain the link between SDI and other (open) data policies
  • Explain recent developments in SDI and broader data policies and associated challenges related to the legal framework