The NSDI Support Programme takes care of the coordination and execution of geo-information disclosure and capacity building activities for Member States to assist in the implementation of their National SDIs.
National SDI Policy and Government support
Assistance in the required Governmental network set-up, drafting of national development agendas, including policy development and organizational infrastructure.
Capacity Building
Institutional strengthening through education and training courses, harmonization of activities with local decision makers and staff of SME's and NGO's dealing with management and/or monitoring of natural resources. Education and training in relevant application areas addressing the national development agendas.
Geo-information generation
Depending on the application area, different types of geo-information are needed in order to support local decision making. The use may range from simple infrequent large scale low-resolution satellite imagery to very frequent small scale thematic maps, derived from complex application models. Implementation of the models and the operational generation of these products will be taken care of.
SDI technical infrastructure
ICT support related to NSDI development, including internet connection, GIS and and GeoNetwork metadata catalog.