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:
- 2022
- 4 – 5 May – QKEN Spring Plenary Meeting, Virtual Event (members only)
- 30 November – 1 December – QKEN Autumn Plenary Meeting (members only)
The QKEN is chaired by Jonathan Holmes from Ordnance Survey Great Britain.
Coordinating Committee
Name | Organisation and Country |
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Jonathan Holmes (chair) | Ordnance Survey Great Britain |
Tamàs Palya | Lechner non profit Ltd Hungary |
Karin Mertens | National Geographic Institute Belgium |
Anouk Huisman | Kadaster, The Netherlands |
Raitis Boļšakovs | Latvian Geospatial Information Agency |
Carol Agius | EuroGeographics Head Office |