GSDI Association

Mission of the GSDI Association

Serve as a point of contact and effective voice for those in the global community involved in developing, implementing, and advancing spatial data infrastructure concepts,

Foster spatial data and infrastructures that support sustainable social, economic, and environmental systems integrated from local to global scales, and

Promote the informed and responsible use of geographic information and spatial technologies for the benefit of society

History

The Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI)Association was formed in 2004 as an inclusive networking organization of academic and research institutions, government agencies, commercial geomatics firms, national and regional GI associations and individuals (geo professionals and students) from around the world.

The purpose of the Association was to promote international cooperation and collaboration in support of local, national, and international spatial data infrastructure (SDI) research and implementations that would allow nations to better address social, economic, and environmental issues of pressing importance, including sustainable development.