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For all GEOSTAT projects, a common framework using the European Forum
for Geography and Statistics (EFGS) was used for the involvement of NSIs and
National Mapping and Cadastral Agencies (NMCA); for the exploitation,
distribution and dissemination of the results; and for the organisation of
conferences and websites (www.efgs.info).
The second project phase (GEOSTAT 2) concentrated on the development
of a model for a point-based geocoding infrastructure for a more flexible,
sustainable production of geospatial statistics in the ESS and was based on
geocoded addresses, buildings, and dwelling registers. The aim was to enable
NSIs to provide more qualified descriptions and analyses of the society,
economy and environment. While also taking into account the EU context, the
project was based on national practices and stakeholders (e.g. the NMCAs)
and specific national challenges. GEOSTAT 2 also included an evaluation of the
Generic Statistical Business Process Model the (GSBPM) and contributed to the
work on the integration of statistics and geospatial information in the
framework of UN-GGIM.
The third project (GEOSTAT 3) closely followed on from the previous
strategic orientation and focused on the European version of the SGF adapted
for the ESS, taking into account the conditions, initiatives and European and
national frameworks (e.g. INSPIRE, ESS). The objectives of this third phase
were, to produce recommendations on how to implement the ESS-SGF in EU
member states within and outside NSIs (outlined in the implementation
guide), as well as testing of the ESS-SGF with respect to the UN SDGs. In
addition, the application of geospatial statistics and the integration of
geospatial information into the statistical production process, within the
framework of the GSBPM, were strongly promoted.
The next planned project (GEOSTAT 4 - 2019-2021) is based on the
outcome of the GEOSTAT 3 project. The principles of the GSGF and the
recommendations of the Implementation Guide and earlier GEOSTAT projects
should be integrated into the methodological and quality framework of the
ESS and prepare and support the implementation in Member States. The result
of this integration work will be the GSGF-Europe, which should incorporate it
into the ESS processes and national frameworks.

2.2 National Level: Eurostat support on cooperation between statistics
and geospatial information
The degree of cooperation between NSIs and NMCAs varies significantly
in the EU Member States. The integration of geographical and statistical
information offers important opportunities to maximise the use of data
collected for statistical purposes, especially for monitoring purposes. To
promote the integration of statistical and geospatial information at national
level, with respect to e.g. cooperation or data availability, funding was

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