Adopting geo-ICT for land administration : problems and solutions
Acharaya, Babu Ram
Geo-information users are seeking more accurate and highly detailed information on spatial and temporal dimensions promptly and aspiring to support their ever-changing needs for decision-making. Therefore, any scientific research and the technological innovation need to be focus in the public interest and should address the land management, land governance and good governance issues. Cadastre Vision 2014 (ink and paper-less system) as promoted by FIG Commission 7 as a driving force for cadastre and land information management. Geospatial revolution led to high-end research resulting Geo-ICT (Geo-information and Communication Technology) synergy to meet these requirements and sustain the rapid pace of development. The wise use of Geo-ICT could be prime instrument to support the overall objective of the envisaged Land Administration System (LAS) of the nation. Adopting Geo- ICT in land administration is a problem and a solution in itself. This is not a simple problem and there is no easy solution. A commitment and an initiation is the starting point. We need to be learning and improving from our own experience. This is a long-term and a huge investment in terms of technology, human resource, infrastructure and mind-set of all stake holders. The system designed in such a way that once a service model is available it can be reused and/or sustainable. However, the appropriate technology must be encouraged and pitched with on-going national support. Case of Nepal is analyzed to look into the adoption of Geo-ICT in land administration as a challenge. Potential problems and some points for their solution are recommended.
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