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Improving Expropriation Management via QGIS: A SWOT-based Digital Approach in North Macedonia

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Improving Expropriation Management via QGIS: A SWOT-based Digital Approach in North Macedonia

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This study aims to investigate the potential of open-source geospatial technologies to facilitate the transformation of expropriation management from traditional, paper-based workflows to an integrated digital framework. In many developing countries, including North Macedonia, the absence of comprehensive digital systems to support expropriation processes has resulted in inefficiencies, data inconsistencies, administrative bottlenecks, procedural delays, and a lack of transparency. By employing QGIS, Google Earth Pro, and the national Portal for E-Services (E-Uslugi Katastar), the research proposes a digital transformation model aimed at enhancing the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of expropriation procedures. Utilizing a representative expropriation case study, with specific reference to the Polog Region of North Macedonia, the analysis incorporates both SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) and TOWS (Threats, Opportunities, Weaknesses and Strengths) Matrix methodologies to critically assess the feasibility and strategic implications of adopting open-source geospatial solutions. The results highlight the capacity of these tools to support advanced spatial analysis, improve cartographic visualization through high-resolution satellite imagery, and provide real-time access to cadastral datasets, thereby strengthening the operational framework of expropriation management. The study advocates for the establishment of a fully integrated Expropriation Information System in North Macedonia and positions Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a pivotal instrument for advancing digital transformation within the broader context of land governance.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Digital Transformation, GIS, Land Expropriation, SWOT Analysis, TOWS Matrix

Teşekkür

We extend our gratitude to QGIS, Google Earth Pro, and the Portal for E-Services (E-Uslugi Katastar, North Macedonia) of the Cadastre in North Macedonia for providing essential digital tools that significantly contributed to the analysis, visualization, and management of spatial data in this study.

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Jonuzi, E., Atiz, Ö. F., Selvi, H. Z., & Durduran, S. S. (2025). Improving Expropriation Management via QGIS: A SWOT-based Digital Approach in North Macedonia. Necmettin Erbakan University Journal of Science and Engineering, 7(3), 512-534. https://doi.org/10.47112/neufmbd.2026.111
AMA
1.Jonuzi E, Atiz ÖF, Selvi HZ, Durduran SS. Improving Expropriation Management via QGIS: A SWOT-based Digital Approach in North Macedonia. NEU Fen Muh Bil Der. 2025;7(3):512-534. doi:10.47112/neufmbd.2026.111
Chicago
Jonuzi, Edmond, Ömer Faruk Atiz, Hüseyin Zahit Selvi, ve Süleyman Savaş Durduran. 2025. “Improving Expropriation Management via QGIS: A SWOT-based Digital Approach in North Macedonia”. Necmettin Erbakan University Journal of Science and Engineering 7 (3): 512-34. https://doi.org/10.47112/neufmbd.2026.111.
EndNote
Jonuzi E, Atiz ÖF, Selvi HZ, Durduran SS (01 Aralık 2025) Improving Expropriation Management via QGIS: A SWOT-based Digital Approach in North Macedonia. Necmettin Erbakan University Journal of Science and Engineering 7 3 512–534.
IEEE
[1]E. Jonuzi, Ö. F. Atiz, H. Z. Selvi, ve S. S. Durduran, “Improving Expropriation Management via QGIS: A SWOT-based Digital Approach in North Macedonia”, NEU Fen Muh Bil Der, c. 7, sy 3, ss. 512–534, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.47112/neufmbd.2026.111.
ISNAD
Jonuzi, Edmond - Atiz, Ömer Faruk - Selvi, Hüseyin Zahit - Durduran, Süleyman Savaş. “Improving Expropriation Management via QGIS: A SWOT-based Digital Approach in North Macedonia”. Necmettin Erbakan University Journal of Science and Engineering 7/3 (01 Aralık 2025): 512-534. https://doi.org/10.47112/neufmbd.2026.111.
JAMA
1.Jonuzi E, Atiz ÖF, Selvi HZ, Durduran SS. Improving Expropriation Management via QGIS: A SWOT-based Digital Approach in North Macedonia. NEU Fen Muh Bil Der. 2025;7:512–534.
MLA
Jonuzi, Edmond, vd. “Improving Expropriation Management via QGIS: A SWOT-based Digital Approach in North Macedonia”. Necmettin Erbakan University Journal of Science and Engineering, c. 7, sy 3, Aralık 2025, ss. 512-34, doi:10.47112/neufmbd.2026.111.
Vancouver
1.Edmond Jonuzi, Ömer Faruk Atiz, Hüseyin Zahit Selvi, Süleyman Savaş Durduran. Improving Expropriation Management via QGIS: A SWOT-based Digital Approach in North Macedonia. NEU Fen Muh Bil Der. 01 Aralık 2025;7(3):512-34. doi:10.47112/neufmbd.2026.111