[OSGeo Africa] Fwd: [SDI-Africa] Mapping Africa for Africa: call for expression of interest

[Gavin Fleming]

a perfect fit for FOSS GIS:

Mapping Africa for Africa (MAfA) Call for Expression of Interest to the 
Contribution of the Content for the Guidelines of Best Practices for the 
Acquisition, Storage, Maintenance and Dissemination of Fundamental Datasets
The current focus of the Mapping Africa for Africa (MAfA) initiative is 
on the availability of and accessibility to the fundamental geo-spatial 
datasets. A guidelines of best practice, as a resource tool, is being 
developed for practitioners in African countries, usually in, but not 
restricted to, national mapping organisations, whom are responsible for 
the acquisition, storage, maintenance and dissemination of fundamental 
geo-spatial datasets. This document may also be used by any other person 
or organisation, not restricted to Africa.
The purpose of the guidelines is to provide a practical, â??hands-onâ?? 
guide for the acquisition, storage, maintenance and dissemination of 
fundamental geo-spatial datasets. It is essential that it must be 
pitched at the implementation level. The guidelines will be based on 
what can be regarded as best practice, but may include alternatives, 
particularly where differing circumstances may require a different 
method or approach. The guidelines is not a theoretical text and it is 
assumed that the reader has sufficient theoretical knowledge. Where 
deemed appropriate some theory may be included to provide a context, but 
preferably in an annexure.
The outline and specifications of the guidelines have been prepared and 
the next stage is to provide the content. The guidelines cover a range 
of topics and could well require various contributors. For this purpose 
a call is being issued to any person, group of persons, universities, 
public organisations and private companies to express their interest in 
contributing content to this document. As this document is for the 
public interest with no commercial gain it is hoped that contributors 
will make content available or write content either without charge or at 
a nominal charge.
Should you be interested in contributing content for this document then 
please complete the attached form and return it as soon as possible to:
Dr Derek Clarke at: dclarke at ruraldevelopment.gov.za 
<mailto:dclarke at ruraldevelopment.gov.za>
The outline of content and specifications for the Guideline can be 
requested from the same e-mail address.



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