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OSGeo Memoranda of Understanding

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a common synonym for a letter of intent. MoUs are typically signed by parties with a common interest but so far little organizational contacts. It is intended as a signal to the outside and broader community and can over time become the foundation for closer cooperation.

OSGeo has signed MoUs with several organizations - this page provides an overview of MoUs that are active, in various stages of preparation and those that expired or were replaced by a different type of collaborative relationship.

Active MoUs

• American Geophysical Union (AGU)
• Association of Geographic Information Laboratories in Europe (AGILE)
• Department of Interior, USA
• German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB)
• Global Land Tool Network (GLTN)
• International Cartographic Association (ICA)
• International Geographical Union (IGU)
• International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS)
• Open Geospatial Consortium Inc. (OGC)
• Science and Technology Park, India
• Spatial Information Office of Korea Land & Housing Corporation (LH Corp)
• University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS)

MoUs in preparation

• Global Spatial Data Infrastructure Association (GSDI), discussed by GSDI and OSGeo boards
• YouthMappers approved by OSGeo Board

MoUs replaced by a different type of collaborative relationship or expired

• Centre for Geospatial Science (CGS), University of Nottingham, replaced by a Geo for All as a founding member in 2011
• Politecnico di Milano, Como Campus, Geomatics Laboratory, IT, replaced by a Geo for All membership on February 2, 2013
• The GIS and Remote Sensing Centre, The University of Girona, Spain. (SIGTE)