Applying the theory of planned behavior to explain geospatial data sharing for urban planning and management : Cases from urban centers in Tanzania

Summary, in English

This paper illustrates the potential use of the theory of planned behavior as a guiding framework for understanding intentions and behavior in geospatial data sharing in Tanzania. A structured questionnaire survey, was constructed and sent to local governments as well as academic and private organizations that are major producers and/or users of geodata. The questionnaire covered issues of how collection of geodata is financed, management of geospatial data, and compatibility of spatial data-sets. The theory was found to be generally effective in accounting for intentions to share geospatial data in Tanzania (p <.01). Results show potential for data sharing between local governments and other organizations in Tanzania, and it is suggested that creating awareness among spatial data stakeholders and the establishment of a spatial data infrastructure policy framework will speed up geospatial data sharing.

• Author: Alex Lubida; Petter Pilesjö; Margareta Espling; Micael Runnström
• Department/s: Dept of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science; Centre for Geographical Information Systems (GIS Centre); BECC: Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate
• Publishing year: 2015-01-01
• Language: English
• Pages: 165-181
• Publication/Series: African Geographical Review
• Volume: 34
• Issue: 2
• Links: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19376812.2014.892433
• Document type: Journal article
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Topic: Environmental Analysis and Construction Information Technology
• Keywords: geographic information system; geospatial data sharing; spatial data infrastructure; Tanzania
• Status: Published
• ISBN/ISSN/Other: ISSN: 1937-6812