Promoting the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Through Partnerships

Cooperation and partnerships for spatial data activities among the federal government, state and local governments, and the private sector will be essential for the development of a robust National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).

This book addresses the nature of these partnerships and examines factors that could optimize their success. Table of ContentsFRONT MATTER1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY2 THE NATIONAL SPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE3 THE CONCEPTS OF FEDERAL/STATE PARTNERSHIPS4 THE PARTNERSHIP MODEL5 RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONAPPENDICESAPPENDIX A: RELATED ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARTNERSHIPSAPPENDIX B: COOPERATION/PARTNERSHIP MODELS IN EXISTENCE TODAYAPPENDIX C: EXAMPLE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGAPPENDIX D: STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION AUTHORIZATIONS ANDCOORDINATION-SUMMARYACRONYMS