ABSTRACT
Spatial data is produced by authorized and private organizations in abundance, including in developing countries. However, poor interoperability between these datasets has resulted in underutilization of land and limited support for economic development. In response, the Sri Lankan government initiated the development of a National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) in 2011, but its goals have not been fully accomplished.
This chapter provides a review of Sri Lanka’s National Spatial Data Infrastructure (SL-NSDI) and proposes suggestions to enhance its functionality based on documented evidence, literature, empirical observations, and recommendations. It also explores the potential integration of other developed systems, such as the land administration domain model developed for Sri Lankan municipalities (InfoBhoomi) and draws lessons from similar efforts. Additionally, it considers the data structure used by InfoBhoomi, which could potentially facilitate the effective integration of SL-NSDI.
