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NIEM provides a commonly understood way to connect data that improves government decision making for the greater good.

Learn more about NIEM, why it is important, and how it can improve the way your organization exchanges information. Find out how NIEM can save you time by increasing operational efficiency and data quality, and save you money through reuse.


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A national program supported by the federal government, NIEM connects communities of people who share a common need to exchange information in order to advance their missions. Learn more

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NIEM provides a common vocabulary for consistent, repeatable exchanges of information between organizations and domains. Learn more

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Domains are business enterprises that are organized or affiliated to meet common objectives and are actively leveraging NIEM. Learn more

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The Best of NIEM awards recognize NIEM implementation projects that demonstrate how intergovernmental collaboration and innovative technology deliver results that increase government transparency, improve performance, and enable civic engagement. Learn more

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The NIEM website includes documents that provide additional, useful information. Our database of documents includes Overview Documents, Technical Documents, Case Studies, Success Stories, Newsletters, and other documents. Learn more

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Are you unfamiliar with some of the terminology used with NIEM? You can easily find the term that you are looking for in our Glossary. Learn more

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Have a question? Perhaps the same question has been asked and answered. Search our listing of frequently asked questions to find information specific to you. Learn more