1. Disseminating regional and urban statistics The new visualisation tool of Eurostat
Teodora Brandmüller
Unit E4 Regional statistics and geographical information
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3. Bridging the gap between user needs and producers supply
Users
Brainstorming meetings (NSIs, other DGs, dissemination experts, statisticians)
Study best practices
Study user needs
Launch development project Contract signed
in October 2008
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4. Websites researched OECD: Regional Statistics
UK: Neighbourhood Statistics Website (ONS)
The Netherlands: Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
Canada: Community Information Database (CID)
Norway: Municipal Fact Sheet
(SSB)
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5. User perspectives Peter, student Corinne, policy analyst
Rosa, Mayor of Napoli (IT)
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6. Peter, student
“I have to write a paper about the regions in Northern Italy.”
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7. The interactive map allows the user to pan, zoom and navigate
Selection of an area on map
The interactive map allows the user to pan, zoom and navigate
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8. Interactive map allows the user to pan, zoom and navigate
Selection of an area on map
Interactive map allows the user to pan, zoom and navigate
Area navigation in various zoom levels is possible via mouse and map controls
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9. Selection of an area on map
With the Layer controls it is possible to view and combine different map layers
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10. Selection of an area on map
The map will display additional information when the mouse is left over an area of interest
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11. Selection of an area on map
If an area is clicked in the map, the area information found will be provided as links, allowing the user to select the area and close this popup window
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12. Advanced Search
The advanced search gives more control to the user to filter the results by NUTS regions, capitals, groups…
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13. Results window
After the search is performed, the results window will display all the relevant areas along with their designations and country relation
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14. Corinne, policy analyst at DG Regio
“Cohesion policy promotes cities and regions.
I need information on regions and cities how they develop, to better identify the challenges which are met by Cohesion Policy.”
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15. Percentage of population over 65
In Europe
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16. Percentage of population over 65
In countries
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17. Percentage of population over 65
In NUTS 1 regions
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18. Percentage of population over 65
In NUTS 2 regions
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21. Rosa, the Mayor of Napoli
“I am looking for benchmarks and best practices to create and implement a successful development strategy for my city.”
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22. City area profile
Several important indicators are immediately displayed along with the city’s ranking
The static overview map displays a close-up of the city area as well as the location of the city area in the country
A brief description of the city area is displayed as well, allowing the user to download the profile overview as a PDF document
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23. Comparison options
It is possible to select one or more indicators for comparison from the list which is grouped by themes
Several targets for the comparison may be selected as well, including cities, regions and countries
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24. Comparison result
According to the selection of indicators and targets for the comparison, all results are displayed along with the ranking of the city area in each indicator
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25. Comparison graphs
In the Graphs tab, the user may also analyse the results in the form of graphs
Each indicator is represented with a graph which shows results for every selected target
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26. Please test the tool and send us your comments!
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27. Thank you for your attention!
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