Stakeholders Needs Requisite Analysis: Towards Croatian Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure Establishment

Abstract

National Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure (MSDI) in the Republic of Croatia has not yet been implemented. This paper examines the requirements and needs of future MSDI stakeholders, using a multidisciplinary approach. The paper describes the testing procedures, how to use the interview method, survey and research results. Survey sample was made up of providers and users of marine spatial data in Croatia, considering also future MSDI stakeholders (government and private sector, research institutions and non-governmental organizations). The aim was to investigate the needs for the MSDI implementation, which in Croatia does not exist at the moment. However, results of our research show that the need for this kind of infrastructure is very high and justified. Results and collected information will be the basis for creation of the MSDI geoportal prototype.