Coordinated Adoption of LADM_COL in Colombia: Intersectoral Governance for the Multipurpose Cadastre

Resumen

Colombia has made significant progress in implementing the Land Administration Domain Model (LADM) standard through a country profile known as LADM_COL. This article presents a structured overview of the adoption process and inter-institutional governance of the standard, which has led to the consolidation of a reference data model for multipurpose cadastre management and land data administration in Colombia. Through coordination led by the Colombian Spatial Data Infrastructure (ICDE), three levels of conformance were established: a core model (national), extended models (for each basic administrative unit), and application models (for specific purposes). These are being progressively adopted by the institutions responsible for land data and are supported by the development of regulatory frameworks that enable their implementation. The article describes the evolution of the standard's adoption, the public consultation process, and the mechanisms for alignment with international standards, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for effective implementation. This experience provides key lessons on the adoption of common models in complex institutional contexts and in scenarios where data governance is a critical factor for interoperability. The Colombian case may serve as a reference for other countries facing similar challenges in integrating land-related data under principles of standardization and sustainability.