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5. Data sharing with other LSAs

5) Data Sharing with other LSAs

It should always be kept in mind, that data exchange is crucial not only for the implementation of NLIS at LAP, but also for all individual activities of all LSAs.

Figure 5.1: NLIS as umbrella

Once data of other LSAs become available, these should be integrated to LUPMIS. This can be done:

At the early phases, through copying data to CD / DVD
When technology allows, through on-line transfer (see Chapter 6 for technical details).

Standards are important to exchange data (first set of data standards to be agreed are found in Annex 4).

For example, land use planning depends on reliable maps, which are to be provided by the Survey Department. If land use planning takes place in built-up areas, also information about parcels (location, size, owner, status) has to be provided by the Lands Commission (through a unique parcel number, UPN).

Vice versa, TCPD will provide data about:

Current land use
Land use plans in different stages of approval,
Approved land use
Newly developed areas with defined parcels
Development and building permits

to all LSAs concerned.

The Consultant recommends, that a chart of digital data flow (including mandates, agreed data standards, responsible QC agency) between LSAs should be drawn not later than at midterm of the Project.

A proposal will be made to establish a geocoding database, according to international standards, with data about locations, naming, addresses, UPN and all available properties of parcels. This can be based on geocodes or on latitude/longitude.

It is envisaged to establish a pilot phase under the umbrella of this Project.