1. A To improve the lives of Northern Ireland citizens through the sharing of geographic information to facilitate more effective decision making B To educate and improve everyone’s understanding of the power of geographic information and promote its benefits C To control the costs of data management by co-ordinating the creation and maintenance of data sets and eliminating duplication in existing datasets D To utilise core geographies as common reference data to improve data utilisation and sharing E To ensure that systems, standards and business relationships are in place so that the right geographic information is easily accessible in all of the right places and in a timely way F To increase skill levels so that everyone who needs to use geographic information knows what they need to know to accomplish this effectively G To conform with emerging national and European legislative requirements relating to geographic information H To create strong leadership and governance to implement the strategy and embed its recommendations so as to improve the economy, the environment and the society of Northern Ireland STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

2. Project Ref: Project title: ENABLERS INTERMEDIATE BENEFITS END BENEFITS OBJECTIVES 1.02Incorporation of GI into the scrutiny process in government Embed GI analysis in research conducted on behalf of MLAs and Committees Develop interactive mapping system for MLAs and their support staff Publish GI based research on topics of interest for MLAs and Committees Improved understanding of local area dynamics Delivering better decision making Easier access to geographical based information Increase GI awareness/ knowledge Improve presentation of geographical information More informed area based comparative analysis Publish GI information/ awareness material on Assembly Intranet Increased awareness and use of GI Improved access to local area information Better informed debates and decision making Better strategically positioned and more effective services ABAB

3. Project Ref: Project title: ENABLERS INTERMEDIATE BENEFITS END BENEFITS OBJECTIVES 1.03Embed GI in the Strategic Investment Programme Embed GI in the new Education & Skills Authority Embed the use of GI in health Have the SIB actively using GI in the implementation of the investment programme Increased uptake and use of GI in education and health sectors Increased savings through utilising and applying GI technology Increased knowledge and buy- in of GI by SRO’s and project & programme managers 1.01, 1.03, 1.05 Better strategically positioned and more effective services 1.01, 1.03 Increased savings within government due to GI uptake Work with SIB & LPS valuers to use GI in the implementation of their asset management strategy Lighthouse projects that demonstrate the benefits of shared data collection are in place 1.03, 1.09 Improved identification of optimum service locations 1.02, 1.03 Cost savings by placing services where they are most needed 1.02, 1.02 Potentially fewer public disputes over where optimum locations are 1.02, 1.03 ABCFABCF

4. Project Ref: Project title: ENABLERS INTERMEDIATE BENEFITS END BENEFITS OBJECTIVES 1.04Embed GI into the curriculum at Primary and Post Primary level Embed GI in the curriculum in more than one subject Liaise with CCEA/ESA on raising awareness of GI among teachers Have a best practice example of GI being used in Primary & Secondary education Use GI in FE to align skills with workplace needs A: Increased awareness of GI among teachers B: Increased knowledge of GI among learners E: Increased skills of learners at FE colleges F: Greater utilisation of Government data C: Increased teaching of GI across subject areas Broaden the use of GI across a range of 3 rd level subject areas Launch revised GIS system for schools: NI Maps Assist in the development of teacher training in GI Increased awareness of government data Increased numbers of GI aware students entering university & the workforce Better alignment of skills with workplace needs GI—its power and its effective use—is embedded in primary and post-primary school curricula, and is a core part of a wide range of third level courses ABFABF D: Increased understanding by learners of the value of GI in a range of situations

5. Project Ref: Project title: ENABLERS INTERMEDIATE BENEFITS END BENEFITS OBJECTIVES 1.05Develop a NI GI skills base Expand the GI Consulltancy programme Create a blueprint for delivering and sustaining necessary GI understanding and skills in the NICS Agree how GI skills fit into/ with other professions in the NICS Increased use of GI within Gov Skills required for successful use of GI are available when needed Broad knowledge of the power of GI is attained across Depts & organisations Greater numbers of departments having access to specialised GI skills Increased GI knowledge in senior management positions Staff feel encouraged to build expertise and skills in the effective use of GI A senior GI champion is identified in all major public sector organisations and in some private sector organisations driving the long term use of GI and highlighting its business benefits A dedicated career structure is in place for GI specialists, clearly linked into broader ICT and professional structures. This structure is such as to ensure a sustainable spread of skills within and across organisations GI is fully utilised by both public and private sectors due to the widespread availability of GI trained staff Effective understanding and use of GI is seen as a necessary element in all public servants’ skill sets 1.05, 1.01, 1.02 ABFABF Take lessons learned from NICS work into wider public and private sectors

6. Project Ref: Project title: ENABLERS INTERMEDIATE BENEFITS END BENEFITS OBJECTIVES 1.06GeoHub NI® Encourage more organisations to register/put their data on the hub Further exploit GeoHub functionality Create a GeoHub users forum Increased use of Government data in public and private sector Increased feedback from GeoHub users Increased range of government data available Increased use of the standardised address system within government Increased access to government held data Improved search facilities for government data A continuously developed GeoHub- type system is still fit for purpose Northern Ireland has fully conformed to the European INSPIRE Directive A metadata system and central data repository is used for all GI datasets Promote the use of standardised addressing using POINTER The range of GI related services provided by and for both government and private sector organisations 1.01, 1.02, 1.06, 1.07 A B C D? E F G

7. Project Ref: Project title: ENABLERS INTERMEDIATE BENEFITS END BENEFITS OBJECTIVES 1.07Outreach to entrepreneurs Investigate ways to create access to data for entrepreneurs Encourage the development of mashups & web 2.0 Conduct a review of licencing terms Increased spin offs Increased use of Government data by public and private sector Simplifying access to government data in terms of access and pricing Simplification of processes Wider public access to aggregated information Update GeoHub NI to meet INSPIRE conformance Giving access to location based services through new media to the public Increased value derived from government data The range of GI related services provided by and for both government and private sector organisations 1.01, 1.02, 1.06, 1.07 A data sharing policy exists which alleviates issues with data protection and enforces data sharing as the default situation. Project reviews confirm that data sharing is used to the fullest extent Pricing policies for public re-use of government data are easily applied ABDEFABDEF

8. Project Ref: Project title: ENABLERS INTERMEDIATE BENEFITS END BENEFITS OBJECTIVES 1.09Data harmonisation Devise a public sector data collection register or notification system in conjunction with the Centres of Purchasing Excellence Work with DARD & NIHE to examine needs & possible solutions for up to date and relevant data for rural areas Ensure consistency in boundary mapping Greater adoption of correct data standards Reduction in duplication of effort in data collection More up to date information if better resourced Increased knowledge of data collection systems Increased financial savings in terms of data collection A central data collection policy that creates a reporting mechanism which facilitates consultation on proposed data collection projects or activities is in place. Business rules/guidelines on data structure are available and used for the collecting and creating of data Lighthouse projects that demonstrate the benefits of shared data collection are in place 1.03, 1.09 Create a data collaboration & project collaboration network Coordinated funding for data collaboration projects is in place Availability & integration of RPA geographies