National Geoportal (AL0039)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Albania Second Action Plan for 2014-2016
Action Plan Cycle: 2014
Status: Inactive
Institutions
Lead Institution: Ministry of State for Innovation and Public Administration (MSIPA); State Authority for Geospatial Information (ASIG)
Support Institution(s): NA
Policy Areas
E-Government, Land Rights and Spatial Planning, Public Service DeliveryIRM Review
IRM Report: Albania End-of-Term Report 2014-2016, Albania Mid-Term Report 2014-2016
Starred: No
Early Results: Marginal
Design i
Verifiable: Yes
Relevant to OGP Values: Access to Information , Technology
Implementation i
Description
The Ministry for Innovation and Public Administration, in collaboration of the Albanian Authority for geospatial information will undertake the creation of a National Electronic Geoportal, which, for the first time, will provide citizens and institutions, transparent and accurate geospatial information. Through the National Geoportal mapping citizens and interested parties can access to topographic maps, orthophotos, boundary maps, indicative maps of immobile property, and maps of the property value. Some of the steps that will measure the implementation of this commitment are, the interagency coordination in order to enable existing data collection, preparation of the terms of reference for software and hardware infrastructure needed for the realization of this commitment, preparation of the data model for the existing geospatial information, preliminary geo-portal website will make available the existing information, preparation of new geospatial information. Information on land property and value, positioning and boundary maps and data are information that currently is very difficult for citizens to collect. Also the level of corruption in this field has been very high for long time. Through the implementation of this commitment will contribute in facilitating the access to geospatial maps and data in a unique portal..
IRM Midterm Status Summary
For Commitment details, see Albania Mid-Term Report 2014-2016.
IRM End of Term Status Summary
Commitment 3.2. National Geoportal
Commitment Text:
The Ministry for Innovation and Public Administration, in collaboration of the Albanian Authority for geospatial information will undertake the creation of a National Electronic Geoportal, which, for the first time, will provide citizens and institutions, transparent and accurate geospatial information. Through the National Geoportal mapping citizens and interested parties can access to topographic maps, orthophotos, boundary maps, indicative maps of immobile property, and maps of the property value. Some of the steps that will measure the implementation of this commitment are, the interagency coordination in order to enable existing data collection, preparation of the terms of reference for software and hardware infrastructure needed for the realization of this commitment, preparation of the data model for the existing geospatial information, preliminary geo-portal website will make available the existing information, preparation of new geospatial information. Information on land property and value, positioning and boundary maps and data are information that currently is very difficult for citizens to collect. Also the level of corruption in this field has been very high for long time. Through the implementation of this commitment will contribute in facilitating the access to geospatial maps and data in a unique portal.
Editorial Note: The commitment describes “some steps” for its implementation:
· Interagency coordination in order to enable existing data collection;
· Preparation of the terms of reference for software and hardware infrastructure needed for the realization of this commitment;
· Preparation of the data model for the existing geospatial information;
· Preliminary geoportal website will make available the existing information;
· Preparation of new geospatial information.
Responsible institution(s): Ministry for Innovation and Public Administration; State Authority for Geospatial Information (SAGI)
Supporting institution(s): N/A
Start date: 2014 End date: 2016
Commitment Aim:
The commitment aims to provide transparent and accurate geospatial information and related services. The State Authority for Geospatial Information (SAGI), established in 2013, developed and manages the portal.
A law passed in June 2012 created the national geoportal. The government began developing the portal in 2013 through a grant from the Norwegian government for EUR 1.2 million and with the technical support of the Norwegian Mapping Authority. At the time of action plan adoption (June 2014), the geoportal was already in the beta stage and was being populated with data.
Status
Midterm: Limited
In 2015 SAGI’s activities on the national geoportal consisted of adding new data, including 2015 census information on educational institutions, roads, geology, protected areas, property values, territorial division, cadastres, topographical maps, and orthophotos. By September 2015, the geoportal offered nearly 40 services free of charge for institutions and the public at large. IRM progress report, http://www.opengovpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2001/01/Albania_Second%20IRM%20Report_for%20public%20comment.pdf.
While progress was made in publishing information, further work was needed to comply with standards of INSPIRE (Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community) Directive. This directive aims to create a European Union spatial data infrastructure that will enable the sharing of environmental spatial information among public-sector organizations and better facilitate public access to spatial information across Europe.
End of term: Substantial
The tendering procedures for the software of the geoportal were opened in December 2015, after preparation of ToRs for software and hardware. Tender notice available at https://doffin.no/en/Notice/Details/2016-044438. During 2016 the government contracted with a software company to develop the national geoportal in full conformity with Law No. 72/2012 and the INSPIRE Directive. Other technical milestones necessary for the functioning of the portal have been largely on track and remain ongoing as per the objectives of the geoportal.
As of October 2016, the geoportal offered 54 services, including administrative divisions, topographical maps, land suitability descriptions, an inventory of zoning and protected areas, and road infrastructure maps. Geoportal available at http://geoportal.asig.gov.al/(X(1)S(fd04sigwdzqk0ns0p4cfdttv))/Map.aspx?lang=AL.
Did it open government?
Access to information: Marginal
This commitment is highly relevant to OGP values and in its advanced stages of implementation may deliver major if not transformative impact. The information and services offered through the geoportal would reinforce open data, transparent governance reforms, and an evidence-based approach to decision making. This will, however, require adequate coordination with relevant state institutions in addition to the necessary strategic planning and monitoring framework.
At the end of the commitment implementation period, the geoportal has had a positive effect on increasing access to geospatial information. In the period from June 2014 to June 2016, the government has populated the portal with new data, and according to the figures provided by the SAGI representatives, the number of visitors between August 2015 and August 2016 reached 141,129 (nearly 11,700 visitors per month). The main users are state institutions, but users also include private companies and citizens. Information submitted via email, 18 October 2016.
Carried forward?
This commitment has not been carried forward in the new 2016–2018 action plan. In addition to updating the geoportal with datasets and new services, the government could promote its public use broadly. This could include reaching out to the media, civil society, and academia—important users who may further analyze public information and hold institutions accountable.
Commitments
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Transparency of Government Reporting
AL0061, 2018, E-Government
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e-Government
AL0062, 2018, Access to Information
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Improved Business Regulation
AL0063, 2018, Capacity Building
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Safe Communities
AL0064, 2018, Anti-Corruption
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Improvement of Database/Portal with Coordinators’ Data of the Right to Information and Transparency Programs
AL0044, 2016, Access to Information
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Budget Transparency
AL0045, 2016, E-Government
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Integrated Registry of Citizens’ Housing
AL0046, 2016, Citizenship & Immigration
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Establishment of Electronic Registry for Public Notification and Consultation
AL0047, 2016, E-Government
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Digital Archive
AL0048, 2016, E-Government
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Creating a Database for Archiving and Publication of Research Funds and Programs in Albania
AL0049, 2016, E-Government
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Commitment to Publish Online Central and Local Government Legislation in Open Systems and for Free
AL0050, 2016, Capacity Building
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Commitment to Open Standards for Contracting
AL0051, 2016, Access to Information
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Implementation of the Law "On Protection of Whistleblowers", Capacity Building, Amendments and Its Bylaws
AL0052, 2016, Anti-Corruption
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Provision of Electronic Services
AL0053, 2016, Capacity Building
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Establishment of Multifunctional Centralized System for Building Permits
AL0054, 2016, Capacity Building
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Establishment and Distribution of Digital Counters
AL0055, 2016, E-Government
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Service Passport Standardization
AL0056, 2016, Capacity Building
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Citizen Card
AL0057, 2016, Capacity Building
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Electronic System of Registration of e-Prescription in the Republic of Albania
AL0058, 2016, E-Government
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Electronic Monitoring System of Forests
AL0059, 2016, Anti-Corruption
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Integrated Electronic System for Professional Licensing of Individuals and Legal Entities That Will Operate in the Field of Study Design and Supervision of Commissioning of Construction Works
AL0060, 2016, E-Government
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Standardization of Corruption Complaints
AL0031, 2014, Anti-Corruption
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Electronic Registry of Energy and Industry Permits
AL0032, 2014, E-Government
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Implementation of Public Expenses Module in "Open Data" Format
AL0033, 2014, Access to Information
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Promoting OGP Values Among Local Authorities
AL0034, 2014, Public Participation
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Database on Economic Assitance Beneficiaries
AL0035, 2014, E-Government
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Electronic Portal on Water Resources Administration and Management
AL0036, 2014, E-Government
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Single Window
AL0037, 2014, E-Government
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Electronic Access to Protected Areas
AL0038, 2014, E-Government
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National Geoportal
AL0039, 2014, E-Government
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e-Albania
AL0040, 2014, E-Government
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e-Document
AL0041, 2014, E-Government
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Law on Whistleblowers Protection
AL0042, 2014, Anti-Corruption
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Police Service Offices
AL0043, 2014, E-Government
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Open Data Portal
AL0001, 2012, Access to Information
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e-Acts
AL0002, 2012, E-Government
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e-Parliament
AL0003, 2012, E-Government
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Extension of the Governmental Network, GOVNET
AL0004, 2012, E-Government
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e-Government Interoperability Framework, e-GIF
AL0005, 2012, E-Government
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Government Datacenter
AL0006, 2012, E-Government
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Excise System
AL0007, 2012, E-Government
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Starting of the e-Tax System
AL0008, 2012, E-Government
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Online State Matura
AL0009, 2012, E-Government
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The Regulation on Ethics in Research and Publishing
AL0010, 2012, Education
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Digitalization of Higher Education Accreditation Process
AL0011, 2012, E-Government
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U-Gov System
AL0012, 2012, E-Government
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Online Inspections of Courts and Judicial Hearings
AL0013, 2012, E-Government
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Digitalization of the File Transfer Process
AL0014, 2012, Judiciary
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e-Employment Project
AL0015, 2012, E-Government
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e-Concessions Procedures
AL0016, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Amendment of the Law “On the Right to Information for Official Documents”
AL0017, 2012, Dispute Resolution & Legal Assistance
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Drafting a New Law on "Notice and Consultation"
AL0018, 2012, Legislation & Regulation
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Tracking Project
AL0019, 2012, E-Government
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Digitalization of the Notary Register
AL0020, 2012, Access to Justice
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Online Citizens’ Claims in the Judiciary System
AL0021, 2012, Access to Justice
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Work Inspection, Online Complaint
AL0022, 2012, E-Government
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Financial Module of All Educational Institutions
AL0023, 2012, Education
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Audio and Video Recording of Judicial Hearings
AL0024, 2012, E-Government
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e-Albania Portal
AL0025, 2012, E-Government
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e-Inspection Portal
AL0026, 2012, E-Government
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Portal Www.Gjykata.Gov.Al
AL0027, 2012, E-Government
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Disclosure of the List of Payments Made Daily by the Government Units
AL0028, 2012, Access to Information
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e-Procurement System for All Small Purchases of Public Procurement
AL0029, 2012, Anti-Corruption
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Implementation of the EITI Recommendations
AL0030, 2012, Anti-Corruption