The Future Role of Governments The Future Role of Governments for the Future Geospatial for the Future Geospatial Information SocietiesInformation Societies

VINCENT HOONGVINCENT HOONGChief Executive, Singapore Land AuthorityChief Executive, Singapore Land Authority

5 February 20135 February 2013

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•Coordinates: 1° 17’ N   103° 50’ E

•Area: 710 km2

•Population: 5.31 million

•Population density: ~7,500/km2

Republic of SingaporeRepublic of Singapore

Explosion of Geospatial Technologies Explosion of Geospatial Technologies & Data Sources& Data Sources

2.4 billion internet users worldwide2.4 billion internet users worldwide

Global Mobile Penetration at 91% in Global Mobile Penetration at 91% in Q3, 2012Q3, 2012

LocationLocation--Based ServicesBased Services

Source: http://www.maciverse.com/optimize‐ipad‐battery‐life.htmlhttp://blogs.citrix.com/2011/10/25/announcing‐the‐xenapp‐6‐5‐mobile‐application‐sdk‐mobility‐

pack/ 

Sources: 

Ericsson, World Bank/ 3

Untapped Potential for Growth Untapped Potential for Growth 

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Facilitate GeoFacilitate Geo‐‐InfrastructuresInfrastructures

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Encourage GeoEncourage Geo‐‐InnovationsInnovations

UPSingapore  Workshop(15 Jun – 4 Jul 12)30 Solutions, 250 Participants

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CrowdCrowd‐‐SourcingSourcing for Data Authenticity?for Data Authenticity?

LandGate in Western Australia use crowdsourced info to maintain land and property information

Source: Open Geo

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Collaboration in Building Geo‐Capacity

Human Capital & Geospatial Capabilities

Government

Educational Institutions

Businesses

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