| FIG was founded in 1878. It is a federation
of national associations and is the only
international body that represents all surveying
disciplines. More than 100 countries are united
in FIG. It is a UN-recognised nongovernment
organisation (NGO) and its aim is to ensure that
the disciplines of surveying and all who
practise them meet the needs of the markets and
communities that they serve. It realises its aim
by promoting the practice of the profession and
encouraging the development of professional
standards.
The current plan of work focuses on surveyors‘
responses to social, economic, technological and
environmental change and the particular needs of
countries in economic transition. FIG‘s
technical work is led by ten commissions with
the following terms of reference:
• Professional Practice,
• Professional Education,
• Spatial Information Management,
• Hydrography,
• Positioning and Measurement,
• Engineering Surveys,
• Cadastre and Land Management,
• Spatial Planning and Development,
• Valuation and the Management of Real Estate,
• Construction Economics and Management.
FIG is administered by its General Assembly
and its Council. In the period from 2002 to
2006, the Council is provided by the DVW. Its
members are President Holger Magel, the Vice
Presidents Andreas Drees, Ralf Schroth, T.N.
Wong (Hong Kong SAR, China), Ken Allred (Canada),
Stig Enemark (Denmark), Congress Director Thomas
Gollwitzer and ACCO Representative Matt Higgins
(Australia).
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| DVW (German Association of Surveying -
Society for Geodesy, Geo-Information and Land
Management) was founded in 1871. It is a member
of the FIG. It comprises 13 registered DVW state
associations currently counting approximately
8,800 members.
Any person interested in supporting geodesy,
geo-information and land management can become a
member of a state association.
The objectives of DVW are:
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To promote the
disciplines of geodesy, geo-information
and land management in science, research
and practical experience. |
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To contribute to the
education, further training and
professional development of its members,
and in this context, to promote national
and international cooperation. |
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To cooperate with
technical and scientific associations as
well as with universities and other
institutions. |
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To contribute to
legislative proceedings at the federal
level as far as the concerns of geodesy,
geoinformation
and land management are affected. |
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To present the
achievements and the importance of
geo-desy, geo-information and land
management to the public.
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