07-17, 16:00–16:30 (Europe/Sarajevo), EL11
The Spatial Data Infrastructure of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IPP FBiH) has significantly advanced in recent years, leveraging open-source software (OSS) to enhance data sharing, visualization, and analysis. This paper presents the current state of IPP FBiH, emphasizing the availability of spatial datasets and the role of OSS in their distribution and management. Key initiatives have equipped and trained various institutions to utilize OSS solutions for spatial data infrastructure, including PostgreSQL/PostGIS for database management, GeoServer for web-based data sharing, QGIS for analysis, visualization, and editing, and HALE Studio for data transformation and migration.
Through targeted capacity-building efforts, training programs have been conducted for hundreds of public sector professionals, ensuring the effective adoption of OSS tools in daily workflows. These programs have focused on database management, spatial data publishing, geospatial analysis, and data interoperability. The paper also explores the benefits of OSS implementation, such as cost efficiency, technological independence, and enhanced collaboration between institutions. By examining real-world applications and success stories, this study highlights the transformative impact of OSS on IPP FBiH and provides recommendations for further strengthening the spatial data ecosystem through open solutions.
- CILAP Project (Capacity Building for Improvement of Land Administration and Procedures in Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Supported the development of geospatial data infrastructure.
Provided training and technical support for PostgreSQL/PostGIS, GeoServer, and QGIS.
Helped establish open-source database management and spatial data sharing workflows. - IMPULS Project
Strengthened regional cooperation in spatial data management.
Promoted the adoption of open standards and OSS tools for data sharing.
Provided training on HALE Studio for data harmonization and migration. - RERP Project (Real Estate Registration Project)
Improved cadastral and land registry systems.
Supported the integration of OSS tools in public institutions.
Ensured interoperability and data exchange using open solutions. - IPP FBiH Capacity-Building Programs
Organized training programs for hundreds of public sector employees.
Covered practical use cases of PostgreSQL/PostGIS, QGIS, GeoServer, and HALE Studio.
Focused on real-world applications such as spatial analysis, data visualization, and migration. - Establishment of Open-Source Spatial Data Services
Implementation of GeoServer for web-based map services.
Development of spatial databases using PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
Adoption of QGIS for spatial analysis and data editing in various institutions. - Address Register and Spatial Data Harmonization Initiatives
Enabled local and federal institutions to manage and share address data.
Provided technical assistance for migrating datasets using HALE Studio.
Standardized geospatial data in alignment with INSPIRE Directive principles. - Thematic Mapping and Data Integration Projects
Supported environmental, infrastructure, and land administration agencies.
Applied QGIS for visualization and spatial analysis of thematic datasets.
Integrated multi-source data into a centralized infrastructure using OSS. - Open Data Strategy and Awareness Initiatives
Promoted the use of open-source GIS technologies across government agencies.
Conducted workshops and seminars to raise awareness of OSS benefits.
Encouraged collaboration and data exchange through open platforms.
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Denis Tabučić is a geoinformatics and geodetic expert with extensive experience in spatial data infrastructure development, land administration, and geospatial technologies. He currently plays a key role in advancing geospatial infrastructure and digital transformation within the Federal Administration for Geodetic and Real Property Affairs (FGU) of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
With a strong background in geospatial data management, Denis has been actively involved in major national and international projects, particularly in the implementation of open-source solutions for geospatial data sharing, processing, and analysis. His expertise includes the use of PostgreSQL/PostGIS for spatial databases, GeoServer for web-based GIS services, QGIS for geospatial analysis and visualization, and HALE Studio for data harmonization.
Denis has contributed significantly to the development and promotion of open spatial data infrastructures, particularly in the INSPIRE Directive framework and the modernization of geodetic and cadastral systems in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He has also been instrumental in capacity-building initiatives, leading training programs for hundreds of public sector professionals to enhance their proficiency in geospatial technologies.
Through his work, Denis is committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and the integration of open-source solutions to improve spatial data accessibility and interoperability. His efforts continue to shape the digital transformation of geospatial services in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
