Supporting the national innovation system : the role of participatory mapping activity with OpenStreetMap OSM

Abstract EN

Nowadays, there has been growing recognition of the vital links between Innovation, collaborative intelligence, and social participation.

The interaction between stakeholders is a significant driver for the flow of information and innovation in technology via open data and open-source platforms.

At the national level, the National Innovation System (NIS) must be implemented to support and ensure this flow based on Regional Innovation System (RIS).

Open Spatial Data Infrastructure SDI plays a central role in enabling web-based services.

For instance, the open spatial data platforms supply base maps, which allow spatial analysis, data visualization, and a large matrix of applications for many use cases.

In return, ease Sustainable Growth Strategy SGS implementation and enabling of NIS.

This paper studies the importance of collaborative platforms for Participatory Mapping Activity PMA and Volunteered Geo-Information VGI, considering the base map from OpenStreetMap OSM as a part of Spatial Data Infrastructure SDI to support national economic development and creation of economic value added with NIS.