Keith Clifford Bell
Senior Land Policy Specialist
Sustainable Development Department Social Environment & Rural Development, East Asia Pacific Region
The World Bank


Bio
Dr. Keith Clifford Bell joined the World Bank in 2003 and is the Senior Land Policy Specialist for the East Asia Pacific Region. Prior to he spent more than 25 years in the public and private sectors in Australia, working in land administration, land management, land information, mapping and the geospatial sciences. Dr. Bell, an Australian national, is a licensed surveyor and professional engineer. He has previously headed land agencies in two states, and also the national mapping program in Australia as well as being the Chief Executive Officer of the Australia New Zealand Land Information (Spatial Information) Council. In addition he has undertaken an ongoing parallel army career in his home country comprising full-time and reserve service for more than three decades.

Abstract
Responding to Global Challenges through Fit-for-Purpose Spatial Data Infrastructure and Spatially Enabled Land Administration Systems
Spatially “Fit for Purpose” geospatial investment in support of land administration systems and spatial data infrastructure is essential for good governance and decision-making to respond to local, national and global challenges. Most modern land administration and management systems require a spatial framework to operate. This framework provides the fundamental information for dealing with land issues such as the recording of legal and social tenure, assessment of land value and taxation, land use planning, asset management, delivery of utility services and the administration and protection of natural resources and the environment. It is estimated that only around one-quarter of the world’s six billion land parcels are formally registered in an official government land administration system. Further, only some fifty countries have what are considered to be comprehensive land administration systems, and these are found mostly in member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Land administration and management as well as the broader areas of spatial data infrastructure present a number of challenges that may be mitigated, in part, through application of technologies that fit the purpose of the task at hand while accounting for future demands. While the choice of technical solution should be demand-driven, meeting the local requirements of budget, capacity, need and sustainability, frequently there are cases of over or under-subscription of technology, capacity building and associated investments often based on general lack of understanding of local political, financial, legal and capacity issues as well as technical solutions which may be available in the market. All too often little regard is given to standards and systems interoperability. Investment in land administration systems and spatial data infrastructure should not result in unsustainable legacy systems. Rather investment in systems should afford opportunities for future enhancements, upgrades, technology migrations and incremental improvements. This presentation discusses the World Bank experience in supporting investment fit-for-purpose spatial data infrastructure and spatially enabled land administration systems, with specific reference to East Asia.

Bernd Eversmann
Advisor GIS and Land Management (GIZ-CIM)
Royal University of Agriculture
Cambodia


Bio
Bernd Eversmann is a geographer and ecologist with more than 10 years of experience in rural development using geo-information technologies. For the last eight years, he has worked in programmes of GIZ, the German Agency for International Cooperation, in Africa and Asia. The focus of these programmes where landuse planning and participatory development planning processes. Bernd puts his attention especially on sustainable knowledge transfer and capacity development of students as well as staff of NGOs and Government agencies. Currently he works as a Faculty Advisor at the Faculty of Land Management and Administration of the Royal University of Agriculture in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Abstract
Mapping Cambodia's Rapid Development - A Joint Approach Using Open Data and Open-Source Software
Cambodia is a developing country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. At a time when financial markets are showing instability, Cambodia continues to experience rapid development and economic growth, especially in the agricultural sector, its extractive industries, the garment trade, and tourism. The rapid growth of many business areas also highlights issues of sustainability, development trends, and government policy. Save Cambodia's Wildlife (SCW) initiated the Atlas of Cambodia Project in 2012 to accomplish the remake and update of the successfully distributed former Atlas of Cambodia (2006). Together with Open Development Cambodia (ODC), another Cambodian NGO, they are currently spearheading a joint approach to bring together custodians of spatial and socio-economic data and map the changes the country is experiencing. The Faculty of Land Management of the Royal University of Agriculture offers technical advice to the project.The outcome will be a printed atlas, a series of interactive online maps and an animated video file in Khmer narration. The different products will help to address different target groups and provide up to date knowledge and understanding of the changing spatial structures of Cambodia's geography and its economic and social development, especially in terms of natural resource and environmental management. The presentation will show the detailed approach and setup of the project and introduce the main actors and innovative ways in which they cooperate. Open data policy and the decision to use free and open source software (FOSS) for the GIS analysis and cartography of the atlas, as well as for the interactive online mapping will be explained. Future developments including the planned regionalization of the approach will be presented as well.

Hiroaki Tanaka
Executive Officer for Disaster Management
Planning Department
Geospatial Information Authority
Japan

Bio
Hiroaki Tanaka is Executive Officer for Disaster Management of Planning Department of the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan. He has been working on advancement of utilizing geospatial Information, particularly in disaster prevention information sharing.

Abstract
Activities of Geospatial Information Authority of Japan in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake
The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) is the national mapping organization in the Japanese Government. Immediately after the occurrence of the Earthquake on 11 March 2011, GSI initiated a series of disaster response activities, starting from detection and analysis of crustal movements, aerial photo survey, tsunami inundation mapping; provision of base maps and existing geospatial information, including past aerial photos, thematic maps and elevation map. Further, reconstruction support activities for damaged areas are being undertaken. Through its prompt response to the disaster and the subsequent effective and efficient provision of data and services, GSI has received much appreciation from the users, particularly from the rescue teams and local governments of the damaged areas.Based on the experiences through these activities, GSI has improved the following to ensure better future responses to natural disasters: the resiliency and redundancy of power supply and communications of the GNSS observation system; the speed of air photo survey and provision; and the web user interface for data provision to meet different user needs. Since Japan is prone to many types of natural disasters, GSI will continue its efforts to provide geospatial information products and share the experiences with the Asia-Pacific countries.

Chih Hong Sun
Director
Taiwan GIS Center
Taiwan


Bio
Dr. Sun is a professor at Geography Department, National Taiwan University and Past President of Taiwan Geographic Information Society (2005-2006). In 2008 he was appointed as chairman of Taiwan Geographic Information System Center, which is a non-profit organization funded by the Council of Economic Planning and Development, Executive Yuan. Dr. Sun was also elected as president for Asia Geographic Information System Association in 2010. Dr. Sun received his undergraduate education at the National Taiwan University (1977) and his Ph.D. degree in geography from the University of Georgia, USA (1986). He served as director of the Global Change Research Center, National Taiwan University from 1998 to 2004 and the executive secretary of the Commission on Sustainable Development Research, National Science Council from March, 1998 to June, 2000. Dr. Sun is the project leader for the design of the National Geographic Information System in Taiwan.

Abstract
Collaboration Platform for Sustainable Development
Sustainable development is the common vision for modern society. However, how to achieve the sustainable development vision is still a major challenge for many government agencies. But one thing is clear that sustainable development cannot rely on government only, public participation and action is the key to reach the vision of sustainable development. Public participation and action relies on the information sharing for all levels of decision makers. Therefore, this project proposes a Collaboration Platform for Sustainable Development (COPSD) using public participation geographic information system methodology which is based on the sharing of government controlled geospatial information to create a spatially enabled society. COPSD provides an easy access to geospatial information for all level of decision makers to identify the problems and locations related to environmental, economic development, and social justice issues. The environmental, economic development, and social justice issues are classified into 25, 22, and 26 different tasks respectively. COPSD is based on a user friendly geospatial visualization system which use Google map to integrate and overlay all kind of geospatial information provided by government agencies using OGC international geospatial web service standards. All level of stakeholders can choose one of the 73 tasks and propose a particular action plan related to that chosen task on COPSD by identifying the location and put a marker on Google map. A red color marker indicates this is a new proposed action plan. A yellow color marker represents the proposed action plan is under execution. While a green color marker indicates the proposed action plan has been achieved its proposed goals. Volunteers are invited to join the new proposed action plan by registering on the COPSD. The achieved results of a particular action plan can be documented on the COPSD. It is hoped that COPSD will eventually become a knowledge and experience sharing platform for all the sustainable development action plans executed by local governments and local communities around the world.

Victoria Leat
Southeast Asia Program Advisor
Pacific Disaster Center
Malaysia


Bio
Victoria Leat is the Southeast Asia Program Advisor for Pacific Disaster Center (PDC). She received her degree in Development and Health in Disaster Management from Coventry University, UK. Since graduating, she has worked on a number of disaster management projects in locations as diverse as Zambia, Malaysia and Armenia. She also founded and served as the operations manager of a successful capacity development company.

Abstract
Applied Science and Technology supporting Risk Assessment, Hazard Monitoring, and Early Warning in Asia and around the Globe
Since 1996, Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) has been applying information, science, and technology to assess risk and establish hazard monitoring and early warning decision support systems around the globe. These activities are designed to build capacity in disaster risk reduction and to foster disaster resilient communities, directly contributing to sustainable development goals.A key component of PDC’s activities is our web-accessed, GIS-based DisasterAWARE platform which integrates baseline information with hazard models and real-time observations to provide effective and timely situational awareness and warning for numerous hazards including typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and wildfires. This presentation will provide a brief overview of Pacific Disaster Center, its mission and work in Southeast Asia, the DisasterAWARE decision support application, and some of its underlying models and real-time data feeds.

Nguyen Quang
Programme Manager
UN-Habitat
Vietnam


Bio
Dr. Nguyen Quang joined the United Nations Human Settlements Development Programme (UN-HABITAT) in mid 2005 and was appointed as the UN-HABITAT Programme Manager in Viet Nam in July 2007. He has been UN-HABITAT liaison officer in the UN Country Team and coordinated related urban and shelter projects in the country. Being an architect and urban planner and manager, he has more than 30 years experience working on practical project’s research and implementation in different areas of the urban/rural planning and management, infrastructure development, low income housing, environmental and heritage conservation, multi-sector investment planning, poverty reduction and local economic development.

Abstract
The Application of GIS to Address the Urbanization Issues and Challenges: Experiences from Vietnamese Cities
In Vietnam, after the Doi Moi (Renovation), in the transition to market economy, urban areas, especially larger cities are facing a significant spatial restructuring due to changes in the socio economic-political environment. Primary evidences indicated that there are new spatial patterns (i.e., commercial redevelopment, popular self-built housing) that have emerged as a result of the economic reform. Moreover, as the growth of main cities has accelerated, Vietnam is facing tradeoffs for rapid urbanization such as overpopulation, environmental pollution, increasing urban poverty, regional inequalities, disasters and climate change. To address these challenges, Geographic Information System – GIS has become an essential and effective tool. GIS allows policy makers to analyze and assess the current situation, forecast future and propose development orientations; and planners to effectively combine socio-economic matters with environmental issues for sustainable development. In Vietnam, integrated GIS in multiple levels of public administrative management has been successfully implemented, for example, in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Thua Thien-Hue, Bac Ninh. Under the Government’s request for technical support, UN-Habitat developed a climate change vulnerability and adaptability assessment (VAA) toolkit for Hoi An city, a strategically important city for sustainable development of Quang Nam province, Vietnam. GIS was used to collect, manage, analyze and integrate data, then mapping the exposure (visualizing the risks) to develop climate change scenarios and community action to respond to climate change. GIS application helps realize spatial structure, urban development trends and regional cooperation to build up the National Strategy. Through supporting the information dissemination to local people, it not only improves management capacity but also enhances community participation in planning and implementation.

Samard Duangwichitrkul
Deputy Executive Director
Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency
Thailand


Bio
Samard holds a Master of Science in Technology Management from Innovative Education College, Thammasart University, Bangkok and Master of Arts in Geography form Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. His Bachelor of Sciences is in Geography from Burapha University Cholburi. Apart from his position in GISTDA, he is also Vice-President of Thai Intelligent Transportation System Association, Board Member of Geographic Association of Thailand, Board Member of Burapha University Alumni Association and Board Member of College of Innovation Thammasat University Associate.

Abstract
Integrating Geospatial Data for Disaster Management Natural disastersare uncontrolled events, but they can be managed. In 2011, Thailand faced serious flooding, known as the Thailand Mega Flood of 2011. During the flood event, GISTDA played a significant role by providing geospatial data to the Thai Government Flood Relief Operation Center: FROC, and also disseminated data to the users via http://flood.gistda.or.th/. The geospatial data included flooded area maps, water management maps, crisis maps, and the comparison of the 2011 situation to previous years. All maps were processed from satellite data, varying from low resolution to very high resolution, and the combination of both optical and radar sensors. All of the following satellites were utilized: TERRA, AQUA/MODIS, NOAA, LANDSAT, WORLDVIEW-2, GeoEye-1, RADARSAT, andThaichote.Of particular interest is, Thaichote, formerly named as THEOS, which is Thailand’s first operational earth observation satellite. In order to increase investors’ confidence with respect flooding, GISTDA and the Board of Investment: BOI collaborated and established the IE WATCH website (http://iewatch.gistda.or.th). IE WATCH is the flood monitoring system for the industrial estates in the Chaopraya Basin Area. This website is able to display the dailyextent of the flooding,the direction of water flow, digital maps, and also provides the expected travel time of water to the industrial estates. We cannot ignore the fact that in recent years disasters and climate change have become more and more significant. GISTDA has realized that in addition to satellite data, marine data is also very important. As a result, 18 coastal radar stations will be setup along the gulf of Thailand. This system will generate maps of wave and current information, and a temporal interval map everyhour, for a coverage area of 10-30 kilometers. Derived maps will be utilized for coastal environment and water management, meteorology and weather forecasting, and for decision making support. In conclusion, geo-informatics and satellite technology play a major role in disaster preparedness and mitigations. With our in-house resources, we believe that GISTDA can provide efficient and sustainable natural disaster management can be achieved to prevent or minimize losses from such disasters.

Abhay Swarup Mittal
Chief Executive Officer
SkyMap Global
Singapore


Bio
Abhay has 20 years’ of experience in geospatial industry. He has served in major geospatial multinational companies such as Intergraph Systems, Autodesk and DigitalGlobe, until recently he started his venture as Chief Executive Officer of SkyMap Global in Singapore. He holds Executive Masters in Business Administration from National University of Singapore and Masters in Exploration Geophysics from Indian Institute of Technology- Kharagpur.

Abstract
Cross Border Geospatial Collaboration for Asian Development
Cross Border Integration (Asean Economic Community, Trans Pacific Partnership) and increased accessibility to information (through smart phones, social media) will be two major drivers driving policy- both at governmental and enterprise levels. In today’s inter-connected world, geospatial Information has the power to facilitate these two critical drivers for international growth, sustainable and equitable development. Cross border Geospatial information sharing and application would play a crucial role in enabling large scale Infrastructure Development, Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Change, Natural Resources, Disaster Management and Citizen Welfare in Asia. Till now, Geospatial based applications have successfully bridged the gap in management of complexities at local and country level. However, recent Cross Border geospatial projects such as Mekong River Wisdom project in Asia and GMES Fresh Mon Project in Europe have successfully shown how international co-operation on geospatial applications can enable environment monitoring, sustainable development and local capacity building across countries and regions. Cross border infrastructure projects (such as highways), monitoring of rivers that transcend across many countries (such as Mekong River), monitoring of coastal and marine environment, cross border disaster management framework and monitoring ( for cyclones, floods), urban development are some of the applications where geospatial information can contribute to increased regional co-operation and knowledge transfer in Asia. The challenge of increased urbanization which will dominate regions of China, India, South East Asia would require creation of innovative solutions and adoption of existing global practices. Used effectively, geospatial information can play a crucial role in enabling Asia’s growth.

Hiroyuki Miyazaki
GIS Specialist
Asian Development Bank
Philippines


Bio
Hiroyuki Miyazaki received the B.A. degree in environmental information from Keio University, Kanagawa, Japan, in 2006, and the M.E.S. and Ph.D. degrees in environmental studies from The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, in 2008 and 2011, respectively. From 2011 to 2012, he was a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow with the Center for Spatial Information Science, The University of Tokyo. Since 2012, he has been a research scientist with The University of Tokyo, as well as a secondee at the Asian Development Bank, Philippines.

Abstract
Contributions of Geospatial Technology in Asian Development Bank for Regional Challenge of Asia and Future Perspectives Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been tackling with regional challenges of Asia, including climate change adaptation, disaster management, and regional cooperation. Geospatial technology has played important roles in addressing those issues through its applications for knowledge management, support in planning projects and strategies, and capacity building of developing countries, with its advantages in efficient data collection with satellite remote sensing and GIS-based information management for different user segments. It has been applied to various development sectors, for example, agriculture, urban and rural development, food security, education, energy, environment, health, public management and governance, transport, and water resource management. This presentation will provide overview of the applications of geospatial technology in ADB to date by introducing some of the past and ongoing ADB projects that have applied geospatial technology, followed by newly emerging challenges on application of geospatial technology and discussion on them, and will conclude with perspectives of geospatial technology for development issues in Asia from a view in ADB.

Arlene B. Brillantes
Information Technology Officer II
Geospatial Information System Management Branch
National Mapping and Resource Information Authority
Philippines

Bio
Arlene B. Brillantes is an Information Technology Officer of the Geospatial Information Management Branch of the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority or NAMRIA. NAMRIA is the central mapping agency of the Philippine Government. She earned her Master’s degree in Information Systems from the University of the Philippines Open University. She is one of the Team Leaders of the ICT Infrastructure and Applications Development Component for the Philippine Geoportal Project.

Abstract
The Philippine Geoportal: One Nation One Map Project The Philippine Geoportal Project (PGP) envisions “a spatially enabled nation with comprehensive and consistent geospatial datasets widely available and shared for sustainable economic, environment and social development and management”. The PGP is an e-government funded project that aims to establish a web portal that provides a system for sharing of and access to geospatial information using one common multiscalebasemaps. The system will provide a mechanism for a clearinghouse network, data management and exchange standards and protocols, and institutional interface that will facilitate the flow of information across all levels of government, the private and non-profit sectors, the academia, and other stakeholders, with safeguards to protect misuse and potential risks to individuals, community and country. The PGP intends to provide an ICT platform for collaboration, data and resource sharing, integration, transparency and resource optimization.One of the major outputs of this project is the development of a web-based portal that facilitates 24/7 online access to spatial data by the different sectors and stakeholders for strategic planning, decision making, data and situational analysis, and for ordinary and personal situation.

Lim Ser Chin
Regional Sales Director
DigitalGlobe
Singapore



Bio
Lim Ser Chin is the Regional Sales Dithairector for South Asia at DigitalGlobe. After graduating from the National University of Singapore with Bachelor of Science Degree, he went on to obtain his Master in Business Administration from the Imperial College, University of London in UK. He has served the Singapore government for more than 12 years before joining DigitalGlobe. With his experience in Geographical Information System and Land-related information, Ser Chin has helped DigitalGlobe in opening up new market segments and new territories in South Asia. DigitalGlobe envisaged that the market in this region will be growing at tremendous pace in the next decade and we are bracing ourselves to meet the increasing demand of our customers and contribute to the social and economic development in this region.

Abstract
DigitalGlobe Technology: Response to Global Challenges the Geospatial Way
With our geospatial content, faster refresh and constellation of satellites, DigitalGlobe imagery is ideally suited to support efforts and analysis to understand complex situation. . DigitalGlobe provides governments, commercial organizations and conservation groups with the big picture and our high-resolution multispectral capabilities enable us to manage our natural resources: from monitoring agricultural crops, to managing the risk of wildfires, mapping remote watersheds, or evaluating the impacts of human settlements on the environment. Key technologies such as social networking, cloud computing, and smart phones has helped us to gain a more accurate picture on what sustainable development looks like at a local level.The sharing of consistent and accurate spatial information will allow all parties to make better decisions and contribute to the economic and social development of the country.

John Whitehead
Continent Manager – APAC (Geospatial Division)
Trimble




Bio
John Whitehead is the APAC Continent Manager for Trimble's Geospatial Division. He works with Trimble's distribution partners throughout the region delivering geospatial solutions utilizing surveying, mapping, and spatial imaging technologies. Prior to Trimble, John worked throughout Asia as a policy consultant in the field of land economics, public finance, and property rights. He holds a Master of International Business from the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University.

Abstract
Industry’s approach to the challenges brought on by climate change, natural disasters, and the demand for fundamental spatial data infrastructure is often driven by the idea that productivity will be enhanced by effective application of geospatial technology. Importantly, while national-level planning is necessary to prepare for the challenges ahead, the intersection of these challenges and geospatial technology is fundamentally local in nature. Examples from China, Japan, and other Asian countries illustrate industry’s role both in planning for and responding to demand for a more productive, spatially-enabled society, both on a national and a local scale.