Integrating Professional Geospatial Certification with National Geospatial Information Action Plan 2025-2029: Challenges and Strategic Opportunities in the Era of Emerging Technologies
Agus S.B, Yanuarsyah I, Hidayat J, Setiawan I

IPB University, Ibn Khaldun University of Bogor, Pakuan University, LSP MAPIN

Abstract

This paper explores the strategic integration of Indonesia^s Professional Geospatial Certification Institute (LSP MAPIN) with the National Geospatial Information (NGI) Action Plan 2025-2029, focusing on challenges and opportunities in the era of emerging technologies. The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), cloud computing, and big data analytics has transformed geospatial data acquisition, processing, and dissemination. The National GI Action Plan positions geospatial information as a critical infrastructure for achieving national development targets under the RPJMN 2025-2029, emphasizing multi-source data integration, National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (NGDI) development, and thematic GI services. However, aligning professional certification with these technological demands requires addressing skill gaps, updating competency standards, and expanding assessor capabilities. This paper presents a strategic roadmap for synchronizing LSP MAPIN^s certification programs with the Action Plan, including short-, medium-, and long-term milestones, and highlights opportunities for regional collaboration and adoption of digital certification systems. By benchmarking international best practices, the study aims to strengthen Indonesia^s geospatial human resources to support sustainable development in the digital era.

Keywords: Certification, emerging technologies, skill gaps, Action Plan, human resources

Topic: Topic E: Sustainable Development Goals