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Micael Runnström

Micael Runnström

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Micael Runnström

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

Author

  • Alex Lubida
  • Petter Pilesjö
  • Margareta Espling
  • Micael Runnström

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.

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

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