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The FAO Open Source Cadastre & Registration Software Project

The FAO Open Source Cadastre & Registration Software Project. Experts Open Source Workshop Rome November 2010. Advantages of Computerisation:. Why Computerise ?. land, rights and ownership information should be more accurate and accessible

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The FAO Open Source Cadastre & Registration Software Project

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  1. The FAO Open Source Cadastre & RegistrationSoftware Project Experts Open Source Workshop Rome November 2010

  2. Advantages of Computerisation: Why Computerise ? • land, rights and ownership information should be more accurate and accessible • related office processes can be stream-lined and made more efficient • land records can be stored more securely, without deterioration (climate & animals) and with backups which allow disaster recovery Open Source Software (FLOSS) FAO FLOSS Cadastre & Registration Project Which results in improved security of tenure

  3. How can computerised systems be made more sustainable ? Why Computerise ? • Minimize external software support dependency • (especially beyond period of development assistance) • Reduce ongoing software licence & support costs • Maximize user confidence & competence • Ensure reliability of system backup processes • Select hardware that is appropriate for the operating environment • Procure additional units of critical hardware Open Source Software (FLOSS) FAO FLOSS Cadastre & Registration Project

  4. How can computerised systems facilitate good governance ? Why Computerise ? • Improve transparency in land records and related processes • Reduce service delivery delays & easier monitoring of service standards • Reduce discretionary decision making through more automated checks / controls • Sophisticated controls reducing the chance of accidental or malicious changes to land records • All changes to key land records are recorded and record changes can be easily audited Open Source Software (FLOSS) FAO FLOSS Cadastre & Registration Project

  5. Why use open source software ? Why Computerise ? • Gives more freedom to utilise other developer’s software and you do not have to “re-invent” software where it already exists • Gives more freedom to devise an approach to software development that suits your circumstances • Potential cost savings if sustainability issues are appropriately addressed Open Source Software (FLOSS) FAO FLOSS Cadastre & Registration Project

  6. Advantages of Open Source (FLOSS): • No ongoing software licence costs • No Vendor “Lock-in” • Based on “open” data formats and international standards • Open Source software can co-exist with some proprietary software used in cadastre & registration • Well designed Open Source software can address sustainability issues • There is a range of sophisticated and mature Open Source DBMS & GIS products that could be utilised within FLOSS cadastre & registration Why Computerise ? Open Source Software (FLOSS) FAO FLOSS Cadastre & Registration Project

  7. Support to the Development & Piloting of Open Source Cadastre & Registration Software Project • Funded by the Government of Finland • 3 year project • 3 stage project • Planning, documenting requirements & design • Software development of initial generic software • Customisation & piloting in 3 countries (Samoa, Nepal & Ghana). Inclusion of other pilot countries is possible if additional funding can be found • Establishment of active developer & user communities Why Computerise ? Open Source Software (FLOSS) FAO FLOSS Cadastre & Registration Project

  8. FAO FLOSS Cadastre & Registration Project Gantt Chart

  9. Current Project Activities Why Computerise ? • Definition of Requirements • Software Architecture • Register as Open Source Project • Identify Open Source Resources • Identify Software Standards & Protocols • Software Quality Plan • Establish Central Software Development Team • Plan Open Source Training in Pilot Countries Open Source Software (FLOSS) FAO FLOSS Cadastre & Registration Project

  10. Project Roles (Central) : • Project Steering Committee • Project Sponsors • (Internal) Peer Reviewers • External Quality Review • Project Manager / Coordinator • Academic Partner • Specialist Consultants • Central Software Development Team • Pilot Country Coordinators (Ghana, Nepal & Samoa) Why Computerise ? Open Source Software (FLOSS) FAO FLOSS Cadastre & Registration Project

  11. Project Roles (Ghana, Nepal & Samoa) : • Local Coordinator • Sponsor • Steering Committee • Working Group • Local Software Development Team • International Software Developer (Short – term) Why Computerise ? Open Source Software (FLOSS) FAO FLOSS Cadastre & Registration Project

  12. Project Documentation (found in T:\Tenure\LTFR\Themes\FLOSS folder) • FAO Project Document • Pilot Country Feasibility Study Reports • Inception Report • Monthly Progress Reports • Generic Business Requirements (Part 1) • Generic Software Detailed Requirements (Part 2) • Software Development Standards & Protocols (Way of Working Document) • Software Quality Plan • Software Architecture Document Why Computerise ? Open Source Software (FLOSS) FAO FLOSS Cadastre & Registration Project

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