Territorial Observatory – Integrated Information System
The project “Territorial Observatory – integrated information system in support of regional development policy”, SMIS code 32562, was funded under the Administrative Capacity Development Operational Programme 2007 – 2013, Priority Axis 2 – Improving the quality and efficiency of service delivery with emphasis on decentralization, Key Area of Intervention 2.2 – Improving the quality and efficiency of service delivery, Operation – Using electronic mechanisms, for example, internet portals and databases.
The overall objective was to create a tool underline technical decisions on development of the national territory to improve the quality and efficiency of services supplied by the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration (MRDPA) to the local government to reduce the length of public service delivery MRDPA of competence.
In order to meet the overall objective, the project developed nationwide implementation of the Territorial Observatory – integrated information system to support local development. Territorial Observatory is presented as an application which record data and statistics necessary to characterize a territory (in the regions, counties, municipalities, cities and municipalities), structured to highlight the dynamics and territorial disparities in Romania. This device gathers information and mapping that allow tracking the evolution in time and space. The information presented in the observatory will be regularly updated, aggregated and presented in summary form in maps, tables, and indicators.
Results from implementing the project:
- Territorial application Observatory ( https://observator.mdrap.ro ) with the following main function
– Geoportal with continually updated information;
– Database containing statistical indicators at national , regional , county and local level;
– Territorial data analysis tools and monitoring implementation of Territorial Development Strategy of Romania.
- Spatial database spatial and urban planning documentation included in the pilot project and plan exindere nationally to include all general urban plans.
- Enhancing the skills of a number of 130 civil servants from central and local public authorities through training sessions organized within the project .
Contracting Authority: Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration
Implementation period: 5 months (April-October 2015)
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