{"id":14420,"date":"2024-06-06T08:28:47","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T06:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.opengis.ch\/?p=14420"},"modified":"2025-08-04T15:19:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T13:19:44","slug":"qfield-receives-prestigious-recognition-as-a-digital-public-good-from-the-digital-public-goods-alliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opengis.ch\/de\/2024\/06\/06\/qfield-receives-prestigious-recognition-as-a-digital-public-good-from-the-digital-public-goods-alliance\/","title":{"rendered":"QField receives prestigious recognition as a digital public good from the Digital Public Goods Alliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are thrilled to announce that the <\/strong>Best of Swiss Apps<\/a> Enterprise winner 2022, QField, has been officially recognized as a Digital Public Good by the UN-endorsed <\/strong>Digital Public Goods Alliance<\/a>. This prestigious recognition highlights QField\u2019s significant contributions to six key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). The \u201cSwiss Made Software\u201d QField is the leading fieldwork application with almost 1 Million downloads worldwide.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leading the Way in Fieldwork Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

QField stands out as the leading fieldwork app, designed to bring the power of geospatial data collection and management to the fingertips of users worldwide. Developed with a user-centric approach, QField allows seamless integration with QGIS<\/a>, providing a robust and intuitive platform for data collection, visualization, and analysis directly in the field. This recognition as a Digital Public Good underscores QField\u2019s vital role in advancing digital solutions for sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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QField 3.2 Statistics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Accessible for Everyone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of QField\u2019s key strengths is its ease of use, making it accessible not only to professionals but also to students, researchers, and community members. Its intuitive interface ensures that users with varying levels of technical expertise can efficiently collect and manage geospatial data. This inclusivity promotes wider adoption and engagement, enhancing the app’s impact across different sectors and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Land surveying project Tonga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Exemplary Open Source Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of QField\u2019s success is its commitment to technological excellence and open-source principles. As an exemplary open-source project, QField fosters a collaborative environment where developers and users alike contribute to continuous improvement and innovation. QField frequently contributes back to its upstream project, QGIS, ensuring mutual growth and enhancement of both platforms. This community-driven approach not only enhances the app’s functionality but also ensures that it remains accessible and adaptable to diverse needs across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting Sustainable Development Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

QField’s capabilities extend beyond just one aspect of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); they intersect with multiple goals, enhancing efforts towards a sustainable future:<\/p>\n\n\n\n