Geospatial Information broker. A new role of National Mapping Agencies

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to better understand the meaning of the role of geospatial information broker for national mapping agencies and to stimulate discussion about the changing role of the national mapping agencies. The concept of geospatial information broker is introduced, defined and explained followed by a compilation of existing geospatial information broker examples and applications facilitating the broker role. The paper ends with a shortlist of issues for discussion on the way to move forward.

Keywords

• geospatial information broker
• national mapping agency