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Thursday, 21 November, 2024
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The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) Coordination Council Holds its First Session

The inaugural session of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) Coordination Council took place under the leadership of Tamar Tkeshelashvili, First Deputy Minister of Justice and Chairperson of the Council. The meeting brought together heads of member ministries and representatives of various state agencies.

Along with the Strategy and Action Plan, the Council reviewed and adopted nine sectoral specifications and technical regulations. These drafts were prepared by the coordinating agency of the NSDI - the National Agency of Public Registry under the Ministry of Justice, and refined based on feedback and recommendations from the Council's member agencies.

The legal and technical regulations, developed with reference to international best practices, aim to establish unified standards for the creation and exchange of spatial data nationwide. These standards will ensure that data from different agencies are interoperable and compatible, both domestically and with the European Union’s Spatial Data Infrastructure (INSPIRE).

The Coordination Council was established by government resolution in accordance with Georgia's Law on the National Spatial Data Infrastructure. Its mission is to support the development, operation, and expansion of the NSDI, thereby advancing e-governance and public administration.

A fully operational NSDI will enhance governance at the national, sectoral, and municipal levels, promote the growth of location-based services, and facilitate data-driven decision-making in the private sector.

Notably, the National Agency of Public Registry is also tasked with creating the NSDI National Geoportal. This platform will provide public access to spatial data produced in Georgia, aligning with the standards and requirements of the EU’s INSPIRE framework.

Following the Council's discussions, the strategic, sectoral, and technical documentation of the NSDI will be submitted to the Government of Georgia for final approval.

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Georgian Minister of Justice Presents Innovative Projects to UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs

The Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia, met with the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua. The parties discussed the strong cooperation between Georgia and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, as well as opportunities for further deepening this partnership.

Particular attention was given to preparations for the UN Public Service Forum, a major international event to be held in Tbilisi on June 23–25, 2026. The forum is expected to bring together up to 500 high-level participants and experts from around the world.

The discussion also covered Georgia’s progress in public service reform and the modernization of state institutions. Minister Salia highlighted three innovative projects that Georgia will present at the UN Public Service Awards: the Public Service Hall, ProbBox, and Re-Market. He noted that these initiatives are aimed at delivering more inclusive, accessible, and citizen-oriented services.

The meeting was attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili, Deputy Minister Lana Morgoshia, representatives of the Ministry of Justice, and the Deputy Permanent Representative of Georgia to the United Nations.

The Ministry of Justice delegation is currently participating in the 25th session of the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA), an important international platform for sharing experiences and best practices in public governance reform.