Between September and December 2002 an initial survey of web sites and literature on NSDIs was conducted for 32 (mainly) European countries (15 Member states, 10 Accession countries, 3 Candidate Countries, 3 EFTA countries and 3 non-European countries). By june 2003, for 29 countries, this information was completed and corrected with the help of national GI- and SDI-experts. The approach and results of this study, including a series of important recommendations for the implementation of INSPIRE is found in this summary report.

Furthermore for all 32 countries a detailed country report with a description of the state of the play of its SDI, is available. We strongly recommend GI-stakeholders to take a closer look at these reports. Feedback is most welcome.