Spatial data offer localization support for a number of activities and events for almost every aspect of our everyday life. Transparent and effective access to spatial data can enable interconnection to other non-spatial data creating new added value in content (new data), functionalities (new services and interfaces), and socio-economic benefits (new applications, work opportunities, income from tax on added value).

The presentation will bring more information on how Open Data, INSPIRE and other activities can help to achieve this goal and what are the benefits and risks in specific conditions in Slovak Republic.

Process of INSPIRE legislation development is about to be fulfilled, what will generate new requirements and challenges for involved stakeholders. Development of spatial data infrastructure on national level (NSDI) in Slovakia reflects this momentum taking into the consideration national specific circumstances. Technical conditions together with making available harmonised and interoperable data content will  allows the Member States  to create the environment, allowing utilization of geographical information systems. This will be connected with reduction of costs related to software and hardware and improvement for effectivity and quality of related services. This presentation will provide an overview of current status with summary of achieved outcomes and outlook for activities and challenges potentially influencing on further NSDI development, implementation and maintenance.