What is SASDI?
The South African Spatial Data Infrastructure (SASDI) is the national technical, institutional and policy framework that facilitates the capture, management, maintenance, integration, distribution and use of spatial information in the country.
SASDI was established by the Spatial Data Infrastructure Act (Act 54 of 2003) and is coordinated by the Committee for Spatial Information (CSI), which operates under the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
Key Objectives
Data Sharing
Facilitate the sharing of spatial data between organs of state and other stakeholders
Standards
Promote the use of standards for spatial data to ensure interoperability
Coordination
Coordinate spatial information activities across all spheres of government
Infrastructure
Develop and maintain the technical infrastructure for spatial data management
Quality
Ensure spatial data quality through defined standards and best practices
Access
Provide easy access to spatial data through the Electronic Metadata Catalogue
SDI Act 54 of 2003
The Spatial Data Infrastructure Act provides the legal framework for SASDI and establishes:
- Committee for Spatial Information (CSI)
- Electronic Metadata Catalogue (EMC)
- Base dataset standards
- Data custodianship framework
- Spatial information policy
- Interoperability requirements
Learn More
Explore our resources or contact the NSIF for more information about SASDI.