ADB-LX Corporation Joint Workshop: Building National Spatial Data Infrastructure
5 to 8 November 2024
Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with LX Corporation, hosted a regional workshop in South Korea on 5–8 November 2024 in the context of the 2024 K-GEO Festa: Digital Earth Better for All. This workshop was a continuation of ADB’s initiative to support its Developing Member Countries (DMCs) in establishing robust national spatial data infrastructures (NSDI), aligning with ADB’s corporate strategy 2030. The event brought together approximately 30 participants, including representatives from six DMCs, ADB staff, and experts in NSDI, GIS, and earth observation technologies.
The workshop facilitated knowledge exchange and capacity building by showcasing South Korea’s advanced geospatial data infrastructure. Participants had the opportunity to learn from Korean experiences and share their own, fostering regional collaboration and innovation. The focus areas of the workshop included national spatial data infrastructure, urban planning systems, cadastral management information systems, digital twins, and earth observation and satellite technologies.
NSDI plays a crucial role in addressing urban development issues by providing a comprehensive framework for collecting, managing, and utilizing geospatial data. This aligns with ADB’s urban sector development strategy, which emphasizes making cities more livable, resilient, and sustainable. Key benefits include improved urban planning, enhanced land management, and effective disaster risk management. Additionally, NSDI and GIS technologies, including satellite data, are pivotal in addressing broader development issues including climate risk and resilience, sustainable development, and environmental monitoring.
Over four days, the workshop featured focused sessions on each of the key topics, and a panel discussion on regional collaboration opportunities. Additionally, participants engaged in a field visit to observe practical demonstrations of South Korea’s geospatial technologies. The outcomes of the workshop included an enhanced understanding of geospatial data infrastructure among DMCs, identification of best practices and innovative solutions, strengthened regional cooperation, and the development of action plans for implementing geospatial technologies in urban planning and land management.
This workshop represents a significant step towards building resilient and sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. By leveraging South Korea’s expertise and fostering regional collaboration, ADB aims to empower its DMCs to harness the full potential of geospatial technologies, ultimately contributing to more effective and sustainable urban development.
Program and Learning Materials
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| FRAMING, KNOWLEDGE SHARING BY EXPERTS AND VISITING DELEGATIONS | FRAMING, KNOWLEDGE SHARING BY EXPERTS AND VISITING DELEGATIONS | Venue: Sonocalm2 Hotel Goyang, www.sonohotelsresorts.com/goyang |
| 09:00 – 09:15 a.m. | Opening remarks | Seok Yong Yoon, Principal Public Management Specialist (e-Governance) ADB |
| 09:15 – 09:30 a.m. | Welcome remarks | Park Chun-Su, General Director, LX Corporation |
| 09:30 – 09:40 a.m. | Round of Introductions | Seok Yong (SY) Yoon, ADB |
| 09:40 – 09:45 a.m | Group Photo | |
| 09:45 – 10:00 p.m | Recap of Previous Workshops and Expectations for this edition | Seok Yong (SY) Yoon, ADB |
| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Overview of National Spatial Data Infrastructure | Mike Cheremshynskyi, NSDI expert |
| 11:00 – 12:30 a.m. | Session 1. NSDI Showcase | Moderator: Inhyok Kwon, Digital Technology Specialist (Digital Government), ADB |
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Cambodia - Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction
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Cambodia - Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction
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Kazakhstan - National Center of Geodesy and Spatial Information
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Lao PDR - Ministry of Home Affairs
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Tajikistan - State Committee for Land Management and Geodesy
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| 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Lunch (hotel | |
| 1:30–3:00 p.m. | Session 2. Special Presentations | Facilitator: Paolo Manunta, Senior Digital Technology Specialist (Earth Observation |
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Integrated Geospatial Information Framework
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Mike Cheremshynsky | |
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Digital maps and GIS applications
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Integrated Urban Planning System
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Hong Soo Lee | |
| 3:00 – 3:30 P.m. | Tea / Coffee Break | |
| 3:30–5:00 p.m. | Session 3. Parallel Panels on Key Issues. | Facilitator: SY Yoon, ADB |
| 5:30 pm | Welcome Dinner (hotel) |
| Session / Activity | Title | Speaker(s) |
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| 09:15 – 10:00 | 2024 K-Geo Festa - Opening Ceremony | |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Session 4. Parallel Expert Panels on Key Topics | Moderator: Asem Chakenova, Senior Project Officer, ADB |
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Cadastral Management and Land Information System
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Digital Maps and Data Acquisition
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Smart City and Digital Twins
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| 12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | K Session 1. Digital Map and Geospatial Solutions (satellite) | Moderator: Paolo Manunta, ADB |
| Geo-Solution Presentations | ||
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Considerations when Selecting Satellite Imagery for Spatial Information-based Decision Making
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Jeonggyu Lee | |
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Case of Cadastral Survey Innovation in Korea
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SeongHa Lim | |
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Korea Satellite Imagery Solutions
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Moongyu Kim | |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:30 – 17:00 | K Session 2. Spatial Data Collection and GIS Technologies (aerial and drone) | Moderator: Samol Ya, Senior Project Officer (Infrastructure), ADB |
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Aerial Photogrammetry and Data Acquisition for Geo-spatial Information
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Hae-Soo Seo | |
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Large-Scale Regional Imaging Acquisition and Utilization Using Fixed-Wing Drones
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Sang Soo Yi | |
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Data Collection and Utilization Using Drone Spatial Information Technology
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Tae Hoon Kim | |
| 18:00 – 20:00 | Suttle bus at 17:20pm or 17:40pm Welcome Dinner by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) |
| Session / Activity | Title | Speaker(s) |
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| WRAP-UP WORKSHOPS | Venue: Sonocalm2 Hotel Goyang, www.sonohotelsresorts.com/goyang | |
| 09:00 – 09:10 a.m. | Reflection Session | |
| 09:10 – 10:30 a.m. | Session 5. Ideation (Group Work) | Facilitator: Seok Yong Yoon and Paolo Manunta, ADB |
| 10:30 – 11:00 a.m | Coffee break | |
| 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Session 6. Group Presentation (5 groups) | Facilitator: Paolo Manunta, ADB |
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Cambodia - Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction
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Georgia - Spatial and Urban Development Agency
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Kazakhstan - National Center of Geodesy and Spatial Information
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Lao PDR - Ministry of Home Affairs
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Tajikistan - State Committee for Land Management and Geodesy
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| Wrap up | ||
| 13:30 – 15:30 p.m. | Site Visit to Anyan City Government in Gyeonggi Province |
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Event Coordinator/s
- Seok Yong Yoon
ADB Organizer/s
- Digital Technology for Development Division
Topics
- ICT