NTTS 2009 conference Tuulikki Sillajõe Implementation of the web-based data collection channel eSTAT for economic entities NTTS 2009 conference Tuulikki Sillajõe

eSTAT … is the data collection channel for economic entities (enterprises, state and local government agencies, non-profit organisations, sole proprietors) for submission of data to the Statistics Estonia; was launched in February 2006; is developing into a communication environment functioning between enterprises and SE; development cost ca 0.6 million EUR (2003−2008). 18.−20.02.2009

Generic Statistical Business Process Model

Opening page of eSTAT

Functionality for external users (1) to view the list of statistical reports, which the particular enterprise has to present to Statistics Estonia during the current year; to view deadlines for presenting these statistical reports; to order reminders, which notify by e-mail about upcoming deadlines; to compile statistical reports, i.e. to fulfil cells on the Net with data; to run controls, i.e. check whether they have compiled the statistical report as required; 18.−20.02.2009

Functionality for external users (2) to correct statistical reports immediately upon compilation thereof; to submit statistical reports to Statistics Estonia; to look at all earlier statistical reports submitted to Statistics Estonia via eSTAT by a respondent concerned; to print out a paper copy of a compiled statistical report; to administer users, i.e. to create, change and cancel rights and access; to accept or correct one’s contact information. 18.−20.02.2009

Opening page for internal users

Functionality for internal users (1) to describe statistical reports in the system, i.e. to add them; to define controls for statistical reports described in the system; to follow inflow of statistical reports and to send reminders; to register contacts with respondents; to see the time and the content of contacts with respondents; 18.−20.02.2009

Functionality for internal users (2) to see and correct contact information of enterprises which can deliver reports via the system; to compile statistical reports (e.g. when receiving them by phone); to view and correct statistical reports compiled by respondents; to administer external main users and internal users; to create empty statistical reports in pdf-format for printing out or saving them as a file for different administrative purposes. 18.−20.02.2009

Architecture of eSTAT 18.−20.02.2009 Https :// User application Data supplier Application layer Oracle database of raw data) ETL procedures for data transmission Databases of primary data In subject matter units ADF – description of statistical reports and defining of controls META - classifications UNSI data entry from reports presented on paper Describer of the statistical report Data entry specialist Statistician 18.−20.02.2009

Statistics on implementation Year Number of different reports which could be submitted via eSTAT Potential number of main users Number of main users as of 31 December Potential number of submitted reports Number of submitted reports 2006 21 17,000 3,500 247,000 23,400 2007 77 22,000 6,700 284,000 53,600 2008 127 40,000 13,200 351,000 100,600

Statistical reports by channel of submission in 2008

Lessons learned Potential users have to get used to the new technology Communication is essential New technology influences the working routines 18.−20.02.2009

Thank you for your attention! tuulikki.sillajoe@stat.ee