‘Geographical Information System’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘GIS’) means the computerised geographical information system techniques referred to in Article 70 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013.

Born in England but a proud Canadian, Dr. Tomlinson is globally known as the “Father of GIS”, having conceived and developed the world's first geographic information system for the Government of Canada in 1962.

‘Geographical Information System’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘GIS’): shall mean the computerised geographical information system techniques referred to in Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003.

This information should as far as possible be available for introduction into a geographic information system (GIS) and/or the geographic information system of the Commission (GISCO).

The more than 75 stands include demonstrations by the 25 European IT Prize finalists, and cover topics including medical and mobile applications; new interfaces; simulation in engineering; Internet security; geographic information systems; education and culture; quality management; management and control systems; 3D vision; speech and sound systems; and entertainment and broadcasting applications.

7. In order to achieve improved coordination, the Council recommends action along the following lines: - at the global level, initiatives to further the creation of a broadly agreed international planning strategy and information systems taking account of all major international actors involved in this field, while recognizing the important role of the Department of Humanitarian Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat (UN-DHA) as the focal point in the United Nations for coordinating de-mining and related issues, - at the Community level, the creation of a specific framework for coordination of development aspects of the APL question, ...[+++]which should be based on the following elements: = the development of a GIS (Geographical Information System) database which will provide a mechanism for collating and exchanging mine information and will enhance planning and coordination between the Commission, Member States, and the international community, including, in particular, the UN-DHA, = in-country coordination between Commission Delegations, Member States Representations, host nation authorities and all relevant agencies, fully respecting the mandates of competent international organizations, = appropriate networking and consultation between Member States and the Commission using the above management tools, = testing of these operational coordination mechanisms on a pilot basis.