A Shared Perspective for PGIS and VGI

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Table 1. The principles of participatory approaches as observed in PGIS

Issues of	Principles
Preservation of LSK about local cultures Strengthening of local identity Enhancing/generating empowerment Inclusiveness of voices in a community	Access, ownership
Acknowledging the authorship and legitimizing the ownership of LSK Safety and security concerns in using or disseminating LSK	Trust
The knowledge acquired is relevant to local people’s needs Employability of LSK and information Development of local capacity	Validation, application

Table 2. The shared and competing perspectives of PGIS and VGI on the five principles

PEOPLE & SOCIETY ACHIEVE:	… DATA THROUGH:	… METHODS THROUGH:
ACCESS TO …	openness	inclusiveness and complexity
OWNERSHIP OF …	process and attribution	technology and training
TRUST IN …	accuracy and precision	feedback and usability
VALIDATION OF …	quality	application and results
APPLICATION OF …	use	purpose