1. Chapter 10 – Dissemination
Results of the second worldwide consultation

2. Chapter contents Importance of energy statistics dissemination (4)
Data dissemination and confidentiality (11)
Reference period and dissemination timetable (6)
Data revision (4)
Dissemination formats (2)
International reporting (2)

3. A – Importance of energy statistics dissemination
First principle of official statistics
Dissemination policy
B – Data dissemination and confidentiality
Statistical confidentiality (definition)
Protecting statistical confidentiality
Balancing confidentiality and need for public information
C – Reference period and dissemination timetable
Timeliness (definition)
Specific suggestions for schedules
D – Data revision
Two types: routine and special
E – Dissemination formats
Choosing format
Importance of providing metadata
F – International reporting

4. Result of the WWC - summary
Q.1: Do you overall agree with the content of this chapter and its recommendations?
Q.2: Do you overall agree with the recommendations on handling confidentiality issues and the application of confidentiality rules presented in this chapter?
Q.3: Do you overall agree with the recommendations on reference periods and dissemination timetables presented in this chapter?

5. WWC – comments received
From the comments we have identified 7 issues for which we need the opinion of the Expert Group
Several of these issues relate to the paragraphs and on timeliness. Respondents have diverging views on the recommended deadlines.

6. Discussion
A list of issues brought up by the respondents to the 2nd WWC has been prepared and presented to the Expert Group. Members of the expert group are invited to provide their opinions on the presented issues.