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:

1. 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

2. 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:

2025

• 2-3 April Virtual Spring Plenary meeting
• 20-21 November Autumn Plenary meeting in Athens, Greece 
• 20-21 November 5th SDQ conference, physical meeting in Athens, Greece