International Federation of Surveyors
Fédération Internationale des Géomètres
Internationale Vereinigung der Vermessungsingenieure
Dear Colleague,
"Transparency" is a nice word, but what exactly does it mean? FIG
Commission 9 (Valuation the Management of Real Estate) wants to get an idea
of the state of transparency in local property markets.
Please help them. Transparency will be one of many topics at the FIG Working Week 2024,
too, and we hope that you will join us in Accra, Ghana - the registration is
now open - and transparent. Tours,
workshops, sessions, networking... all this awaits you. Chech
the programme at a glance. Pre- and post tours gives you an opportunity to
explore Accra and its surroundings, and several pre and post events will
give you an upgraded experience of the Working Week.Associations,
organisations, corporations - we hope you will attend and that you will
bring your young surveyors, too. FIG Foundation is offering a grant to four Young
Surveyors - send in your application now.
FIG President Diane Dumashie visited Ghana and met with a variety of people
spanning from school-kids to the CEO of the Cocoa Board. You cannot say
Ghana without saying Cocoa. Chintergeo took place with the attendance of co-conference
Director Stephen Djaba and Vice President Winnie Shiu .
Read about this and much more in this hopefully transparent November newsletter.
FIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Are you considering one of the Vice President positions...
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The call for nominations has been published. You can ask the
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FIG WORKING WEEK 2024 - AKWAABA - Registration has opened
Conference: 20-22
May 2024
FIG General
Assembly: 19 and 23 May 2024
Pre- and post events: 18-19 and 23 May 2024
La Palm Hotel and Conference Centre
Join us for the FIG Working Week 2024 in Accra Ghana. The FIG Working Week 2024 is organised in cooperation with the two national associations Licensed Surveyors Association of Ghana (LiSAG) and Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS). Discover the beautiful country of Ghana, get a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Accra together with your colleages from all over the world.
FIG Working Week is no ordinary conference; it is a week-long celebration of innovation and collaboration that unites the global community of surveying and spatial professionals. Here, you will have the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between science and the policymakers and stakeholders who drive real-world change.
Programme at a glance
Plan Your Trip
The Working Week will take place at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. It overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and on the premises there are both conference facilities, accommodation, large green areas that will be used by the conference, taking advantage of the good Africa weather. There will be further accommodation options close to the venue.
Registration has opened
Register -
and ensure that you get the early-bird
rate
Book hotel - we
recommend that you book accommodation
through the conference ensuring you a
smooth arrival in Accra.
Book your flight
- check pre- and post events
and the social tours to plan your
travel dates
Apply for visa
- Check if you will need a visa.
Further instruction on how to apply
will follow soon
For Sponsors and Exhibitors
FIG Working Week 2024 is your platform for growth and connection. In Ghana, it's not just a conference; it's your strategic leap into a thriving future. Don't miss the opportunity to be a catalyst for change in this exciting market.
Secure your stand now and
get extra visibility with a sponsorship 20% discount for FIG members.
Stay updated on the
conference web site on how
to book your accommodation.
Registration will open soon.
Follow the Working Week Preparations at: www.fig.net/fig2024
FIG Foundation Grant for Young Surveyors
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A total of four grants will be awarded to attend the FIG
Working Week 2024 in Accra, Ghana. Application deadline: 12 January |
NEWS FROM FIG
Exciting progress of preparations for FIG Working Week 2024
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FIG President Diane Dumashie visited Accra Ghana for meetings
hereunder engaging with Ghanaian schools, meeting the local
organisers, the Cocoa Board CEO and national member meetings |
Promoting FIG Working Week 2024 in China
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Co-conference Director Stephen Djaba attended Chintergeo and
representatives in Deqing together with FIG Vice President Winnie
Shiu |
FIG President attends IHO-Nippon Foundation 3rd Alumni Seminar 2023
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FIG and IHO have close bonds operated through a Memorandum of
Understanding and especially with FIG Commission 4 on Hydrography
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FIG Young Surveyors 4th Regional Meeting Asia
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This momentous event brought together 25 young surveyors and
professionals from 8 countries with different cultural backgrounds,
diverse surveying traditions and varying professional experiences. |
Real Estate Market Transparency Research Survey
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FIG Commission 9 and its partners encourages you to help them and
fill in the survey. If you cannot fill in the survey, maybe you can
help us and forward it to others. |
ARTICLE OF THE MONTH
The article of the month in November 2023 is written by Umbidzai Chivizhe et al., Zimbabwe. Damage And Loss Assessment Due To Tropical Cyclone Idai’s Flooding Events In Chimanimani District The paper was presented at the FIG Working Week 2023 and is a study about the damage and loss which came as a result of flooding in Chimanimani district due to tropical cyclone Idai in March 2019. Read the paper
NEWS from Commissions
- Commission 10 Newsletter November 2023
- Commission 7 Newsletter November 2023
- Commission 7 Newsletter October 2023
- Commission 7 Newsletter September 2023
- Commission 8 Newsletter June 2023
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The Civil Society Unit, Department of Global Communications,UN, is hiring
full-time interns for 4-6 months in three (3) different work areas.
Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university
degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent,
or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme.
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information
UPCOMING EVENTS
2024
February 2024, Kigali, Rwanda
9es Universités de perfectionnements des géomètres, organised by
FGF.
2-14 March 2024, Bristol UK
3rd International Land Management Conference (ILM3) organised by The Land
International Network for Knowledge (LINK) in collaboration with the
University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE) Specific themes 1:
Can we build more inclusive and resilient land tenure systems by
understanding social value and climate change? 2: How can land
administration systems contribute to efficient and equitable land markets?
3: What approaches can Development Partners use to help achieve more
successful Land Administration sector reform? 4: LINK – Early Career
Professionals and Junior Researchers – Innovations in Land Research and
Practice
Website
10-12 April, 2024, Lviv - Brukhovychi, Ukraine
Geoforum-2024 - the XXVII International Scientific and Technical Confernce,
dedicated to the anniversay of the professional holiday of geologists,
land-surveyors and cartographers of Ukraine, organised by Western Geodetic
Society USGC, supported by FIG
Information
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19-24 May 2024
FIG Working Week 2024
Web site: www.fig.net/fig2024
Check the events page
Kind regards,
Ms. Louise Friis-Hansen
Director
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FIG Working Week 2025, 1-5 May, Brisbane, Australia Web site: www.fig.net/fig2025 |
FIG Working Week 2027, Stavanger, Norway
FIG Working Week 2028, Paris, France - Celebrating FIG 150th Anniversary
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