News in 2024
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The XV Italian International Training Summer
School
15-26 July 2024
A study tour to the beautiful place UNESCO World Heritage site,
Alberobello, Puglia was included when FIG President Diane Dumashie
attended the XV Italian International Training Summer School.
Regional Italian Presidents and Delegates at closing
ceremony
In its fifteenth year, the Italian International Training
Summer School, was successfully held in regions across Italy from July
15th to 26th, 2024. The conference, titled “Survey for Planning New
Technologies and Land Protection,” featured a sub-theme on “Archaeology
and Architecture- the future has an ancient heart.”
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At the invitation of President Paolo
Biscaro, Consiglio Nazionale Geometri e Geometri Laureati
(CNG), and Enrico Rispol (FIG Honorary Member), Secretary of
CNG, FIG President Diane Dumashie, was invited to attend the
closing days of the 2024 summer school program. |
Held over two weeks, this innovative international summer school
concept has proven its value in building future leaders in our
profession and imparting cutting-edge knowledge often in inspirational
settings. The program was pioneered by Enrico Rispoli (CNG) and Prof
Pietro Grimaldi, University of Comitato Internazionale Fotogrammetria
Architerttonica (COIFA), who also serves as the key lead organizer of
the Summer School program.
With outreach to the international community of young surveyors, the
program has grown significantly over the years. At its peak it hosted
up to 500 delegates, with at least half from the international young
surveying community. This year, international delegates came from Latin
America, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia. Thanks to FIG Foundation
who also supported attendees.
The Italian National Council comprises regional provincial boards
from across Italy. To emphasize the importance of cross-regional
collaboration, each year the 2 week long program rotates to different
regions, thereby engaging with local surveyors. This year the program
was hosted by Presidents from the regions of: Caserta, Latina, Matera,
Bari and Teramo. The closing days were hosted by President Angelo
Addante of the Provincial Board of Surveyors of Bari.
Left: International summer school 2024 regional locations. Right:
Provincial Presidents Angelo Addante (Bari), Aniello Della Valle
(Caserta), Giandomenico Scioletti (Chieti), Marco Pompei (Teramo) and
provincial Board members and CNG Members: President Paolo Biscaro,
Secretary General Enrico Rispoli and Board Members Maria Alfiero and
Antonio Aversa
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President Angelo Addante address.
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President Angelo Addante hosting Bari provincial board supper
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final session of the program in the Aula
Magna hall of Bari University
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Prof. Adina Horaplaga, Enrico Rispoli, Prof
Piero Grimaldi, D Dumashie
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The program covered a range of interesting topics related to survey,
land, and the built environment including discussions on photogrammetry,
cadastre and valuation reflecting the FIG community interest (see program).
Particularly noteworthy was the archaeological sub-theme, “Archaeology
and Architecture: The Future Has an Ancient Heart,” which
emphasized the aspects of surveying that benefit the conservation and
maintenance of historical sites and landscape. The program’s regional
locations maximize the use of historic case studies and visits,
including a study tour to UNESCO World Heritage site,
Alberobello, Puglia. It is famous for its Trulli,
unique limestone dwellings with conical roofs that have earned the town
the World Heritage designation.
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NESCO World Heritage site, Alberobello, Puglia. |
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At the heritage site, Maria Scorza (CNG International
affairs) and FIG President Dumashie were fortunate to be hosted
by two young Italian surveyors Leonardo Franchi and Enrico
Davoli |
In her closing remarks, FIG President Diane Dumashie
emphasized that sustainability in the context of people means
demonstrating equality, diversity, and inclusion in our profession. She
highlighted the importance of ensuring that no one is left behind and
that our skills and training remain relevant to address global mega
challenges. This is why the Italian International Summer Schools and
other FIG member-led training programs are so vital.
The closing speeches also included contributions from Pietro
Grimaldi (COIFA), Angelo Addante (President of
college of Surveyors and Graduated Surveyors of Bari); Michele
Picaro (Member of European Parliament’s Environment Committee);
Paolo Biscaro (President of national council of
Surveyors and Graduated Surveyors of Italy (CNGeGL), Cosmin Alin
Popescu (University of Agriculture Sciences and Veterinary
Medicine King Mihai I of Romania of Timisoara) and FIG Foundation
President Bryn Fosburgh providing online closing
remarks supported by John Hohol (FIG Foundation President Emeritus).
With final words from Enrico Rispoli.
During her short time with delegates and colleagues, President Dumashie
observed that the 2024 International Summer School was reported as an
excellent program, with all participants enjoying the Italian
hospitality.
Links to:
FIG President, Dr Diane A Dumashie RICS
July 2024
