The purpose of QKEN is to discuss data quality and quality management issues.
Quality – QKEN
Aim, objectives and mission of the KEN
Our mission and objectives are to:
- establish a network of data quality experts;
- support EuroGeographics policy towards European data interoperability;
- share knowledge amongst members; and
- promote experiences on quality.
Topics of interest
The main topics and subject areas of interest of the QKEN are the following:
- Improving the usability of geospatial data (In conjunction with EuroSDR)
- Identification of what customers need with regards to quality metrics
- Identification of how best to present this information
- Creating a data quality model
- Issues with implementation
- Benchmarking within member organisations
Work plan
The QKEN is planning the following activities:
- Organise two plenary meetings a year
- Conduct webinars dates & topics to be announced
- Conduct the survey on the use of ISO 19100 Geographic information quality standards in NMCAs
The QKEN maintains a work plan which is updated annually in autumn.
Upcoming events
The QKEN is planning the following activities:
2024
The QKEN is chaired by Karin Mertens from National Geographic Institute Belgium.
Coordinating Committee
| Name | Organisation and Country |
|---|---|
| Karin Mertens (chair) | National Geographic Institute Belgium |
| Tamàs Palya | Lechner non profit Ltd Hungary |
| Anouk Huisman | Kadaster, The Netherlands |
| Raitis Boļšakovs | Latvian Geospatial Information Agency |
| Patricia Sokacova | EuroGeographics Head Office |