Internal policies for information management and networking

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As part of the survey, the institutions were asked whether they have an information strategy and a data policy (including data exchange). An information strategy can be defi ned as a long- term plan for bringing together the people, processes and technology to deliver information that is accurate, timely and relevant. A data policy is more specifi c to data and outlines the responsibilities of those involved in the collection and manage- ment of data. It can include aspects on data acquisition, data management, access and use and costs for access.

Of the institutions surveyed, about half had an information strategy. With regard to a data policy most institutions did not have data policies. The existence of information strategies and data release policies in some of the institutions is an indication of some awareness regarding the importance of formalising the information management and sharing process.

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In some organisations similar projects for data gathering or information management activities exist. This duplication of effort is further compounded by the absence of compre- hensive documentation of available data, for instance in the form of metadata. According to the analysis more than half of the institutions have documented their data holdings in the form of metadata. These include institutions such as MINELA, CGIS-NUR, NLC, ISAR, MINECOFIN, MINA- GRI, RECO-RWASCO, RDB, REASON, NISR, OGMR and the NLC.

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