GeoSmart Government

Rapid advancements in technology have witnessed the Middle East region transform itself immensely over the past few years. Modern technologies, including geospatial, are being used by most organisations in the region to enhance their functioning. The concept of Geo Smart Governance is being adopted by all nations in the Middle East, which means planned infrastructure development, efficient use of resources, improved citizen services and a smarter life for the people. Revolving around the theme GeoSmart Government, Middle East Geospatial Forum 2014 will seek to address the ways in which geospatial technology can offer a unique advantage to decision makers to tackle challenges faced by the society. With various sessions focusing on smart application of geospatial technology in different verticals, the forum will create awareness about the importance of Geo Smart Governance. To sum up, the theme will touch upon the following points:

• » Geospatial technology is an enabler that is turning the Middle East region into an intelligent and interconnected society
• » Geo Smart Governance offers the Middle East nations amazing opportunities to achieve better economic growth, planned development and overall progress
• » The application of geospatial technology can help decision makers to chalk out ways to tackle the problems that plague the region
• » The application of geospatial technology can enhance the functioning of various organisations and make them Geo Smart