Lubida, AlexPilesjö, PetterEspling, MargaretaRunnström, Micael2016-09-162016-09-162015-05-04Lubida, A., Pilesjö, P., Espling, M. and Runnström, M., 2015. Applying the theory of planned behavior to explain geospatial data sharing for urban planning and management: cases from urban centers in Tanzania. African Geographical Review, 34(2), pp.165-181.http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/3721Full text can be accessed at http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19376812.2014.892433This paper illustrates the potential use of the theory of planned behavior as a guiding framework for understanding intentions and behavior in geospatial data sharing in Tanzania. A structured questionnaire survey, was constructed and sent to local governments as well as academic and private organizations that are major producers and/or users of geodata. The questionnaire covered issues of how collection of geodata is financed, management of geospatial data, and compatibility of spatial data-sets. The theory was found to be generally effective in accounting for intentions to share geospatial data in Tanzania (p < .01). Results show potential for data sharing between local governments and other organizations in Tanzania, and it is suggested that creating awareness among spatial data stakeholders and the establishment of a spatial data infrastructure policy framework will speed up geospatial data sharing.enGeographic information systemSpatial data infrastructureGeospatial data sharingTanzaniaJournal Article, Peer Reviewed10.1080/19376812.2014.892433