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Note. Source: Ministry of planning, development and special initiatives Geospatial Data Collection st vUuewvo WV we AVES Ms eee NB VEN VASE WEE CORA OPW hd SAEEEEOUE Vw > The E-Government Strategy underscores the need to develop GIS applications for various sectors such as agriculture, as well as developing 2 portal to share information but it does not mention that all GIS applications require different types of geospatial information and therefore ignores the importance of geospatial information sharing (GOP, 2005; as cited ir Shahzad & Sandhu, 2007). The planning commission of Pakistan a vital and integral part of the ministry of planning, development and special initiatives. It is the apex body responsible for development planning including public sector development programme (PSDP) that is a critical policy instrument to achieve balanced regional development, promote harmony and national integration through public investment. The commission is responsible for providing required resources as well. Geospatial information is also a strategic resource that is used for policy planning and almost all PSDP projects. As per PSDP 2022-203, 2023-24

Figure 4 Note. Source: Ministry of planning, development and special initiatives Geospatial Data Collection st vUuewvo WV we AVES Ms eee NB VEN VASE WEE CORA OPW hd SAEEEEOUE Vw > The E-Government Strategy underscores the need to develop GIS applications for various sectors such as agriculture, as well as developing 2 portal to share information but it does not mention that all GIS applications require different types of geospatial information and therefore ignores the importance of geospatial information sharing (GOP, 2005; as cited ir Shahzad & Sandhu, 2007). The planning commission of Pakistan a vital and integral part of the ministry of planning, development and special initiatives. It is the apex body responsible for development planning including public sector development programme (PSDP) that is a critical policy instrument to achieve balanced regional development, promote harmony and national integration through public investment. The commission is responsible for providing required resources as well. Geospatial information is also a strategic resource that is used for policy planning and almost all PSDP projects. As per PSDP 2022-203, 2023-24

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From Figure 1, it is evident that almost all sectors in Pakistan are collecting geospatial data, however, the data is not being shared, resulting ina collection of duplicated data, wastage of public funds and compromised quality of the data. Hence only a fractional part of the collected data is used in making and implementing policies. The full potential of geospatial data can only be realized through its efficient management and sharing. Governments play an important role in realizing the potential of geospatial data by making it discoverable, available and accessible through the establishment of National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). However, a strong legal framework is a prerequisite for implementing NSDI. Figure 1
From Figure 1, it is evident that almost all sectors in Pakistan are collecting geospatial data, however, the data is not being shared, resulting ina collection of duplicated data, wastage of public funds and compromised quality of the data. Hence only a fractional part of the collected data is used in making and implementing policies. The full potential of geospatial data can only be realized through its efficient management and sharing. Governments play an important role in realizing the potential of geospatial data by making it discoverable, available and accessible through the establishment of National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). However, a strong legal framework is a prerequisite for implementing NSDI. Figure 1
Figure 2 The benefits of having NSDI are well established in theory and practice., ranging from economic, social and environmental benefits. NSDI helps to overcome duplication of data leading to saving huge amounts of public money which is clearly an economic benefit. The data collected by one organization is accessible to other organizations and users as well. The basic principle is, to collect data once and use it multiple times in various sectors and applications. The increasing prevalence of social issues such as gender inequality, poverty, and inadequate access to clean drinking water
Figure 2 The benefits of having NSDI are well established in theory and practice., ranging from economic, social and environmental benefits. NSDI helps to overcome duplication of data leading to saving huge amounts of public money which is clearly an economic benefit. The data collected by one organization is accessible to other organizations and users as well. The basic principle is, to collect data once and use it multiple times in various sectors and applications. The increasing prevalence of social issues such as gender inequality, poverty, and inadequate access to clean drinking water
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