Summary:

The implementation of the Spatial Data Infrastructure Act in 2010 contributed to the dynamic development of spatial services. Public authorities are under obligation to create access to information in registers of spatial resources and services with the involvement of technology platforms that facilitate data search, downloading and browsing (Web Map Services - WMS).
The goal of rural development policies is to improve living standards, promote social and economic development and support land management practices in rural areas in accordance with environmental protection regulations. The achievement of those goals requires access to reliable and up-to-date spatial information that can be obtained from national, regional and local WMS applications.
This paper describes the applicability of WMS for rural development policy-making, with special emphasis on applications that are already based on cadastral data.