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

2. 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).
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3. Generic Statistical Business Process Model

4. Opening page of eSTAT

5. 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 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;
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6. 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.
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7. Opening page for internal users

8. 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;
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9. 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.
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10. 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
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11. 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

12. Statistical reports by channel of submission in 2008

13. Lessons learned Potential users have to get used to the new technology
Communication is essential
New technology influences the working routines
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14. Thank you for your attention!