Terms of Reference 2007-2011
The commission aims, internationally, to:
- promote the use and enjoyment of maps by children and young people;
- increase understanding of children and young people's engagement with maps;
- raise the standard of maps and atlases produced for children and young
people.
In 2007-2011 it will further these aims by:
- disseminating the outcomes of research into map use by children and young people. Deliverable: an enhanced set of online bibliographic tools and web links on cartography and children
- developing stronger links between the ICA and relevant international and regional organizations. Deliverable: a joint international conference within the EU, other regional organization or worldwide
- stimulating a debate on all aspects of cartography for children with the aim of collecting and publishing the research results (in digital or/and printed format). Deliverable: a collection of papers on case studies in
educational cartography
- promoting the use of digital cartography and GIS in schools. Deliverable: an international (or/and regional) conference and associated publication
- providing consultative support to the ICA executive in relation to the rules and judging of the Barbara Petchenik Children's World Map Competition. Deliverable: appropriate support as required