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LGDI

Liberia Geospatial Data Infrastructure

The national framework for spatial data standards, metadata, interoperability, and open data access — the backbone of the Liberia OneMap initiative.

Recommended Technology Stack

LayerTechnologyStatusNotes
Web PortalGeoNodeOpen SourceDjango-based; built-in metadata, user management, OGC services
Map ServerGeoServerOpen SourceIndustry-standard WMS/WFS/WCS; integrates with GeoNode
DatabasePostgreSQL / PostGISOpen SourceEnterprise spatial database; OGC-compliant geometry
FrontendLeaflet.js + MapStore2Open SourceMobile-friendly; layer switcher & print tools
3D TerrainCesiumJSRecommendedGlobe-based 3D viewer for LiDAR/DEM; free for open data
MetadataISO 19115 / pycswRecommendedInternational standard; OGC CSW catalog endpoint
HostingAWS Lightsail / DigitalOceanRecommended$20–40/mo managed VPS; CDN-ready; scalable
DomainLrOneMap.com + LrOneMap.lrTargetRegister .lr ccTLD in parallel for official GOL identity

Standards & Interoperability

ISO 19115 Metadata

All datasets catalogued with ISO 19115 geographic metadata standard — enabling discovery by international spatial data clearinghouses including AfriGEOSS and GSDI.

OGC Web Services

WMS (map visualization), WFS (feature download), WCS (raster coverage), and CSW (catalog search) endpoints for every published dataset.

EPSG / CRS Registry

Formal EPSG registration of the LGR projected coordinate system recommended to ensure interoperability with QGIS, ArcGIS, and global GIS platforms.

Open Data Licensing

All LGDI datasets published under Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) or equivalent open license — enabling free use by NGOs, researchers, and private sector.