This assessment can be used to determine which type of data can be acquired, which applications can be developed and what capabilities need to be developed/ acquired in order to grow this domain.

Prerequisites:

• Capabilities to conduct the assessment and analyse the results

• Identify and build relationships with relevant ministries, local companies, and other stakeholders to gather comprehensive data on existing PNT usage in the nation

Cost:

• Ballpark: USD 10k–50k

• Includes: literature review, stakeholder consultations, expert advisory, report drafting and validation

Note: A complete study would range from USD 50k-250k and include multiple activities such as determining the relevance of the domain, identification of existing data sources, developing use cases, and a capability maturity assessment) 

Timeframe:

• Overall: 6–12 mo

• Phase: scoping (1–2 mo), consultation (2–4 mo), drafting (2–4 mo), validation (1–2 mo)

Pros:

• Informed Investment Decisions - Enables informed decision-making by identifying areas that require investment and improvement

• Goal Setting - Facilitates strategic planning by setting clear goals and priorities

Considerations:

• Resource-Intensive Assessment - Conduct the assessment with awareness that it may be resource-intensive, requiring significant time and expertise