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Inspiring other policy domains – towards the establishment of a

European Union Location Framework (EULF)

Francesco PIGNATELLI - European Commission, DG JRC

INSPIRE Conference, Florence, 26 June 2013

francesco.pignatelli@ec.europa.eu

Agenda

• What are ISA and the EULF?• Stakeholders and governance• Policy priorities• Expected benefits• Focus areas• Work programme• Conclusions

Interoperability Solutions for Public Administrations

• ISA is a Commission-driven EU programme, running from 2010 to 2015, which supports interoperability solutions, sharing and reuse among European Public administrations

• It provides an architectural framework for the seamless exchange of information between IT-systems of the Member States

• Development of guidelines, methodologies and components for cross-sector and cross-border ICT solutions

The EULF opportunity

• Location information is used in a wide range of policy areas: environment, agriculture, transport, health, energy, etc.

• INSPIRE data and standards can be used in many sectors, support cross-sector and cross-border applications, and make a significant contribution to e-Government

• Action is needed to realise the potential of INSPIRE, engage decision makers and address the barriers to re-use and interoperability of location data/services

• This can be achieved through the European Union Location Framework

So what is the EULF?

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“The EULF is a strategic framework of standards, case studies, guidelines and actions to realise the potential of location information in Europe, facilitating a more aligned approach in policy areas, improvements in the way location information is used in MS e-Government services, and increased interoperability and re-use of data and services, based on INSPIRE. It aims to cover various sectors and through its actions improve the conditions for building cross-border applications”

A wide range of stakeholdersISA Programme EU Institutions Interest Groups

DIGIT/ISA Programme DG Environment UN-GGIM Europe

ISA Governance Groups DG Connect Standards Bodies

Other ISA Actions Other Policy DGs EuroGeographics

INSPIRE Eurostat OSS Communities

INSPIRE Committee COGI Industry Groups

INSPIRE NCPs EEA Research / Academia

INSPIRE Maintenance & Implementation Group

JRC VGI Communities

e-Government Pan European Projects Outside Government

MS e-Government Authorities

European Location Framework

Private sector

Cross-border Projects eENVplus Non-profit / Voluntary

smeSPIRE

SmartOpenData

Joint ISA-INSPIRE Working GroupResponsibilities promote the two geospatial ISA Actions (EULF and ARE3NA); identify policy areas where a more integrated, efficient or

innovative approach to location information is required; identify gaps and demand for reusable technical components and

pilot / test opportunities; identify relevant barriers or good practices; identify the role for INSPIRE and where it will need to be adapted to

support cross-sector or cross-border activities; contribute to workshops, review key outputs and advise on

sustainability strategies. Membership Commission chair MS e-Government and Location Strategy representatives Commission representatives, e.g. DIGIT, JRC, DG ENV, Eurostat,

Note: COGI will communicate with other Commission services

EULF: Analysis of Policy Areas

Expected Benefits

• Cost savings through re-use and interoperability of ICT and data

• Improved policy outcomes, through have a better evidence base

• e-services designed around user needs with location inbuilt and duplication avoided

• Applications easier to implement• Increased possibilities for innovation• Businesses able to introduce new products and

services more easily – generating growth• Wider socio economic benefits, including citizen

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EULF “Dashboard”

EULF Phased Work Programme

EULF Inception Phase Timetable

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Milestones / Activities

WP 1: Investigation

Team building and initial information gathering

Prepare report on Conditions for an EULF

Continued information gathering

WP 2: Formulation

Prepare Strategic Vision v0 (Internal)

Prepare Strategic Vision v1

Public Consultation

Prepare Strategic Vision v2

WP 3: Elaboration Version 1

Prepare Blueprint v1 Version 2

Prepare Blueprint v2 Working Group meetings

Prepare Roadmap Workshops

Special Studies:

Policy assessment and improvement plan

Benefits study

e-Government integration strategy / action plan

Standards review

Feb Mar Apr May

2014

Apr MayJun

2013

Nov Dec Jan Feb MarJun Jul Aug Sep OctJan

2012

Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Main actions to date• Agree work programme and organise the team• Workshops with invited stakeholders to review scope and

opportunities• Presentations and attendance at events to promote, discuss and

gather inputs for the EULF• Drafted a Stakeholder Communications and Engagement Strategy• Confirmed ToR for a Joint ISA-INSPIRE Working Group• Developed an approach to realise the goals of the EULF and an

initial draft of the EULF Strategic Vision document• Engagement with DG MOVE to support development of ITS

Directive specifications• Prepared initial best practice factsheets• EULF / ARE3NA / ELF workshop at the INSPIRE Conference –

Monday 24th June

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Main upcoming activities

• Policy area reviews – started in May• Member State survey and stakeholders’ interviews – initial

interviews at INSPIRE Conference, distribution early July• Agree relationships with key stakeholders, including:

UN-GGIM Europe – currently agreeing its work programme and considering developing a European Location Strategy

European Location Framework – an initiative from EuroGeographics to create tools, products, and services for cross-border applications

• Forming a Joint ISA-INSPIRE Working Group – July• Developing a web presence – August• Workshops – Autumn • INSPIRE – review and update 2014

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Conclusions

• The EULF aims to improve interoperability and use of location information in the e-government and other sectors

• There will be direct public sector benefits at MS and EU level and indirect benefits to citizens and businesses

• Its early days – building the “EULF community” and meeting their needs will be vital

If you like to know more…

• Consult EULF Strategic Vision Document

• Contact us to share best practices to participate in our

survey to be interviewed to participate to our

future workshops and actively share your views and expertise!

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francesco.pignatelli@ec.europa.eu

Thank you