11stst high level forum on GGIM high level forum on GGIM

Seoul, KoreaSeoul, Korea

How it happened?

An Informal Consultation &Three Preparatory Meetings on GGIM

Convened in 2009, 2010 and 2011 by UNSD in collaboration with UNCS

Need of global mechanism on geospatial information management supported

Preparation of a report on GGIM for ECOSOC initiated.

Resolutions(at 18th UNRCC-AP and 41st UN Statistical Commission)

A report should be prepared for ECOSOC on GGIM, includingthe possible creation of a UN forum on GGIM

Decision(by ECOSOC in July 2010)

Requests the Secretary-General to submit a report on GGIM to ECOSOC at its 2011 substantive session.

How it happened?

first high level forum on GGIM in October 2011(Seoul, Korea)

Preparation Status

Coex Convention Centre, Seoul Coex Convention Centre, Seoul

Venue Venue

Date & Duration

Oct. 24(Monday) ~ 26(Wednesday), 2011 Tentative Schedule

Oct.24(Mon.) Oct.25(Tue.) Oct.26(Wed.)

Morning

Registration/Opening

Ministerial Segment

PlenarySession 3

Plenary Session 5

Afternoon

PlenarySession 2

PlenarySession 4

PlenarySession 6

Host CountryReception

ReceptionKorean

Association Reception

Preparation Status

Korea Geospatial Expo

Korea Geospatial Expo:

It will be held during the same period of the forum on GGIM.

Host: Ministry of Land, Transport & Maritime Affairs

and National Geographic Information Institute

Contents: Exhibition & Forum on Geospatial

Information

Preparation Status

Preparation Status

Coex Convention Centre, Seoul Coex Convention Centre, Seoul

Venue Venue

Accommodations Preparation Status

Transportation Preparation Status

Preparation Status Attractions at CoexAttractions at Coex

Attractions in Seoul Preparation Status

Preparation Status

We look forward to seeing you in charming Seoul ! We look forward to seeing you in charming Seoul !

Oct. 24 , 2011

Oct. 24 , 2011