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October 19th, 2011
Open Source Geospatial Foundation and the International Cartographic Association (ICA) MOU

Professor Georg Gartner, President of the ICA, said “The International Cartographic Association (ICA) is committed to  supporting society and governments by collaboratively facilitating initiatives and programmes that establish and grow the capacity to deliver timely, comprehensive and useful geospatial information. This MoU responds to the challenges and issues related to the use of open source cartographic and GI software and data.  In considering this response, it is pertinent to note that ICA is interested in contributing to this initiative, and will champion the advancement of the initiative through their various individual and collaborative efforts.” Read More