Capability Model

The UN-GGCE capability model defines three levels of operational capability across the global geodesy supply chain. Maturity scores (1–5) are drawn from the Global Geodesy Needs Assessment and assessed across the People, Process, Technology, and Data (PPTD) dimensions.

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1. Engagement and Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Stakeholder Identification and Analysis0.5

Stakeholder Communication and Engagement2.0

Government, Science, Academic and Private Sector Collaboration

Standards Development and Promotion3.0

Partnership and Collaboration2.5

Education and Outreach

Curriculum Development and Delivery2.3

Outreach and Public Awareness1.7

2. Governance and Strategy

Policy and Regulation

Mandate1.5

Policy Formulation1.0

Legal Framework2.3

Regulatory Compliance3.5

Strategy and Planning

Vision and Strategy3.0

Strategic Planning1.0

Performance Management3.0

Risk and Security Management

Risk Management—

Physical Security Management3.5

Cyber Security Management4.0

Disaster Recovery and Supply Chain Continuity—

Financial Management

Funding and Investment0.8

Budgeting0.8

Cost Management0.8

3. Data Management

Data Governance

Data Architecture Design2.8

Data Quality2.5

Metadata Management2.3

Data Lifecycle Management3.3

Data Acquisition and Storage

GNSS Data Acquisition4.0

VLBI Data Acquisition2.8

SLR Data Acquisition3.3

DORIS Data Acquisition3.8

Gravity Data Acquisition2.0

Local Tie2.3

Data Processing and Analysis

GNSS Data Processing and Analysis3.8

VLBI Data Processing and Analysis3.3

SLR Data Processing and Analysis3.5

DORIS Data Processing and Analysis3.8

Gravity Data Processing and Analysis2.8

Local Tie Processing and Analysis2.0

Data Dissemination and Access

Data Distribution—

Data Sharing3.3

Data Preservation2.0

4. Data Products and Software

Product Development and Maintenance

Reference Frames2.5

Geodetic Data Products3.0

Geodetic Software and Tools2.3

Delivery and Support

Geodetic Services1.8

Training and Education1.3

5. Asset and Infrastructure Management

Geodetic Infrastructure Management

Network Operations2.3

Ground-Based Asset Management1.8

Digital Twin—

Model of the Global Geodetic Supply Chain1.0

Calibration and Maintenance

Equipment Calibration and Maintenance2.8

System Testing and Validation2.5

6. Innovation and Development

Research and Development

Research and Development Planning1.8

Research and Development Prototyping2.5

Research and Development Execution3.3

Knowledge Management—

Technology Adoption and Integration

Technology Scouting1.0

Technology Assessment1.0

Technology Integration2.8

Innovation Management

Innovation Strategy Development1.0

Innovation Project Management2.8

Maturity score (PPTD avg): 4–5 · No significant deficiency 3–4 · Minor gaps 2–3 · Significant gaps 1–2 · Critical deficiency — · Not yet assessed

Source: Maturity scores are derived from the Global Geodesy Needs Assessment (2024), covering responses from over 500 stakeholders across 110 countries. Items marked — have not yet been formally scored.