International Cartographic Association (ICA)
Association Cartographique Internationale (ACI)
Asociación Cartografica Internacional (ACI)
Internationale Kartographische Vereinigung (IKV)
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History
Founded 9 June 1959, Bern (Switzerland), preparatory conferences having been held: 1956, Stockholm (Sweden); 1957, Chicago IL (USA); 1958, Mainz (Germany FR). Statutes adopted at 1st General Assembly, 30 May 1961, Paris (France). Previously also referred to in German as Internationale Gesellschaft für Kartographie.
Aims
Advance study of problems in cartographic and geographical information science; initiate and coordinate cartographic and GIS research involving cooperation among different nations; exchange ideas and documents; further training in cartography and GIS; encourage disseminating cartography knowledge.
Future Events
2021 Florence, Italy – Conference
Past Events(1)
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Activities
Research/documentation; training/education; knowledge management/information dissemination; events/meetings.
Structure
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English, French.
Staff
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (Consultative Status).
Relations with Inter-Governmental Organizations
Relations with 10 inter-governmental organizations.
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Relations with Non-Governmental Organizations
Relations with 13 non-governmental organizations.
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Publications
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Members in 100 countries
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Type I Classification
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UIA Org ID
B1447
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