Abstract
Surveying profession is-closely linked to the economic growth of countries. Facing the present economic crisis in many European countries, especially in Germany, the issue if and in which areas innovations are necessary will be addressed. The FIG as the worldwide federation of surveyors can demonstrably make important contributions in many areas of innovation. In the sense of a fair competition FIG also contributes to more economic growth and prosperity. Thereby the sociopolitical acceptation and attractiveness of the surveying profession is also enhanced. The concluding remark points out a lot of advantages for German colleagues that result from the strong present commitment of the DVW within FIG.
Translated title of the contribution | The order of FIG in the 21st Century - A survey of the German view |
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Original language | German |
Pages (from-to) | 305-310 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | ZFV - Zeitschrift fur Geodasie, Geoinformation und Landmanagement |
Volume | 129 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |