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The impact of culture on National Spatial Data Clearinghouses
Conclusions
From the factor analysis, can be concluded that wealth (expressed in GNP per capita) does not
determine the quality of the clearinghouse. For example, countries like El Salvador, Nicaragua and
Uruguay have established a nice clearinghouse for spatial data. Additionally, it can not be concluded
that culture in general and most of the cultural dimensions in particular have a profound impact on the
clearinghouse quality. However, a relation exists between Masculinity (as cultural dimension) and use
of maps to search spatially. Masculine cultures are aggressive, winners win/losers lose, encourage
visible success and focus on achievement and success. At this moment, the use of maps to search
spatially can be considered as a direct visible success, because of its innovative and glossy character.
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