1. TU Sofia 1 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia The Information Society and its Impact on Geographic Information: Theory and Best Practice in CEEC Ulrich Boes, European Commission, DG Information Society Raina Pavlova, Technical University of Sofia

2. TU Sofia 2 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia The Information Society and its Impact on Geographic Information: Theory and Best Practice in CEEC Economy and Information Society Spatial Data Infrastructures Bulgaria Spatial Data Infrastructure in Bulgaria Conclusions

3. TU Sofia 3 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia Political Situation Globalisation: Impact of ICT on society End of COMECON CEEC countries have democratic governments Kosovo war Enlargement –13 Candidate countries –Adoption of “Aquis Communautaire” Legislation influential on market

4. TU Sofia 4 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia Economic Situation EBRD forecast: 3% in 2000, 5% in 2003 –CEEC 3.5%, CIS 2.1% (2000) –Example: Polish firms invest more than Spanish Privatisation: efficiency, gain of capital and know-how, most successful in telecom Starting base is low Weaknesses –Old industries –low living standards

5. TU Sofia 5 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia Information Technology in CEEC Global ICT development ( Internet, WWW, mobility, miniaturization, performance increase, interoperability ) Adoption of ICT in CEEC –Large-scale infrastructure projects –Internet applications and e-commerce –Education and dedication –Competitive market and Legislation Obstacles –Purchasing power –Weak infrastructure –Lack of awareness and education

6. TU Sofia 6 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia Activities of the European Commission European legislation Definition of Strategy –Warsaw conference: Information content and ICT will drive the market R&D Programmes Phare (ISPA, SAPARD), TACIS Other donors: WB, EBRD, EIB, US AID

7. TU Sofia 7 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia Spatial Data Infrastructures (1) Players (geo information community) have access to the data via the infrastructure

8. TU Sofia 8 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia Spatial Data Infrastructures (2) Data - basis of every use of GI topographic, topologic, orthophotos, photogrammetry, remote sensing, geological, geodetic, cadastre, others Attributes, Quality Actors Data producers, data owners, data brokers, value added resellers, system and service providers, users, donors

9. TU Sofia 9 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia Spatial Data Infrastructures (3)  Political and governmental framework  Data Policy, availability and accessibility of data  Organisational norms, Institutional Framework  Standards  Technology  Market laws

10. TU Sofia 10 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia Bulgaria (1) A key location at the crossroads of south-eastern Europe and Turkey, bordering the European Union Long and diverse history, beautiful landscape 111,000 km 2, 8.4 million inhabitants 28 regions, 278 municipalities A government firmly committed to reform, privatisation and attracting large-scale foreign investment.

11. TU Sofia 11 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia Bulgaria (2) Economic stabilisation achieved; growth has resumed Privatisation sales ongoing in most sectors Low production costs with a cheap yet well-educated and trained workforce GDP per capita: $4,630, growth of GDP 4% increasing Phone lines: 2,647,500, Internet hosts 14,009 (1999), 130 ISPs Diversified economy, services sector strongest growth Natural resources, tourism, transport, energy, telecom Traditional sectors weak

12. TU Sofia 12 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia GII in Bulgaria (1) Data providers = Government Institutions Military Topographic Service Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works National Statistical Institute Ministry of Environment and Waters Ministry of Agriculture and Forests Data collection frequently outsourced

13. TU Sofia 13 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia GII in Bulgaria (2) Legal Framework –Law of United Cadastre –Copyright Law –Access to Public Information Bill (June 2000) Standards –CEN 287 available in Bulgarian –National Standards (ZEM, CAD-2)

14. TU Sofia 14 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia GII in Bulgaria (3) System Providers –Multinationals –Some national small companies Users –Governmental organisations –Local authorities –Limited private use

15. TU Sofia 15 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia GII in Bulgaria (4)

16. TU Sofia 16 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia GII in Bulgaria (5) Data DigitisedOwners Agricultural Cadastre100%MA&F Forest Cadastre~ 100%MA&F Urban Cadastre~ 9 %MRD&PW DTM100%MTS/comp. Geological data100%MEW Others

17. TU Sofia 17 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia GII in Bulgaria (6) National Panel-GI Workshop GII 2000, 5&6 June 2000, Sofia Participants: 25 non-Bulgarians, 87 Bulgarians Presentations: 26 Round table Conclusions –Annual conference –GI/GIS Bulgarian Association

18. TU Sofia 18 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia Conclusions Bulgaria - example of GII in CEEC Stable political conditions, growing economy GII is part of the economy GII is fragmented GII will be determined by –large-scale infrastructure project –foreign investment and private sector projects –public procurement Co-ordination is necessary

19. TU Sofia 19 European Commission, DG Information SocietyTU Sofia Ulrich Boes European Commission DG Information Society Brussels, Belgium +32 2 296 8145 TEL +32 2 296 8398 FAX Ulrich.Boes@cec.eu.int http://www.ispo.cec.be Thank - you for your attention ! Raina Pavlova PIIS Department Technical University of Sofia Sofia, Bulgaria + 359 / 2 / 965 3453 + 359/ 2 / 68 32 15 rsp@vmei.acad.bg