International Scientific Conference “Importance of developing National Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Republic of Macedonia
based on INSIPRE directions”
On 27 th March 2009 at the premises of FON University in Skopje was held the International Scientific Conference “Importance of developing National Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Republic of Macedonia based on INSIPRE directions.
Basic theme of the Conference was the elaboration of the importance of developing the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) of the Republic of Macedonia based on INSPIRE directions and using GIS technology. In this manner the technology, criteria and standards for sharing spatial data through the Internet will provide all stakeholders, customers and clients with faster, easier and simpler access to Macedonian spatial data.
This conference mainly focused on the implementation of the European criteria for organizing digital spatial data and their impact on all fields in Macedonia , having in mind that its quick realization constitutes a basic condition for the integration of Macedonia in the European Union.  Better solutions were proposed for the most appropriate way of the structuring of official Macedonian spatial data and their full compatibility between relevant institutions responsible for collecting, structuring, archiving, updating and analyzing spatial data according to their legal mission and obligation. The legal aspects and penalization for any violations were also themes for discussion.
NSDI is a part of the new Macedonian law for Real Estate Cadastre, giving the obligation for its development to the Agency for Real Estate Cadastre. The scientific conference aimed at defining the basic criteria for the first practical steps forward, as well as achieving closer cooperation between relevant governmental institutions for its development.
Developing and implementing the NSDI according to INSPIRE directions is a trend and primary goal of all European institutions responsible for collecting, structuring, archiving and updating of spatial data.
The conference participants from the Cultural Heritage Protection Office, Sasha Krstevski and Burim Ameti gave a presentation on cultural heritage as part of the NSDI structure in the Republic of Macedonia , explaining the possibilities for inclusion of cultural heritage in the global geospatial network at national and international level. 
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