The UK leveraged a sectorial study funded by the Geospatial Commission and Satellite Applications Catapult to gather needs and use of 300 public entities.

Prerequisites:

• Institutional & political interest and support 

• Build collaborative relationship and gain support from relevant ministries 

• Inter-ministerial working group

Cost:

• Ballpark: USD 10k–100k

• Includes: Inter-ministerial workshops, policy/legal advisory support, stakeholder consultations, drafting coordination frameworks, outreach materials

Timeframe:

• Overall: 6–12 mo

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

Pros:

• Customization - By aligning with local priorities, projects are more likely to align with government and national goals and receive support and resources.

Considerations:

• Articulation - Aligning with multiple ministries can lead to complex coordination efforts as different ministries have different priorities