1. Shared Tools Expert Group
Item X.X of the agenda
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Introduction
Why a Shared Tools Expert Group
Governance
Mandate
Composition
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3. Why a Shared Tools Expert Group
SDMX Tools and SERV Task forces
Built a solid foundation for software sharing and standards adoption
Built a successful governance model for OSS software
Established a network of IT experts and narrowed the gap between Eurostat and NSIs
Expire in 2018, but the needs and the work remains. They cover processes
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Governance
Under DIME/ITDG governance
Reports to Working group IT
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5. Shared Tools Expert Group
Establishment
2019
Composition (IT experts)
1 representative from a National Statistical Offices
International organisations (4 in total)
Meetings
1 physical meeting
Web/Teleconferences based on agreement
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Objectives (1/3)
Sharing of experiences, knowledge and best practices through multilateral collaboration and building of a collective capacity;
Support the adoption of ESS recognized standards (SDMX, CSPA, EARF) and their reference implementations;
Contribute to the evolution of SDMX and CSPA standards under the umbrella of the relevant international groups;
Definition of use cases, analysis and evaluation of requirements for future developments;
Identify candidates to be implemented as shared services in ESS, including new developments and utilising existing tools;
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Objectives (2/3)
Define priorities and timeliness for new developments, service definitions and service catalogue;
Collaborate in testing and development activities;
Propose areas and define criteria for reusability of new or available implementations, in pull or push modes, in new domains;
Promote the implementation and facilitate the use of shared tools;
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Objectives (3/3)
Oversee and participate in the maintenance and development of tools, serving ESS and other organizations in developing a more efficient statistical production;
Improve the communication in the ESS and within the National Statistical Administrations on available shared tools;
Identify needs, contribute and facilitate the provision of appropriate ESS training and knowledge transfer.
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Outcomes (1/3)
Action plan on open issues for implementation with the collaboration of the different stakeholders;
Creation of use case documentation and assessment of priorities and implementations;
Software development collaboration network and sharing of activities;
Calendar and information on current and future releases;
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Outcomes (2/3)
Communication and training plan to increase awareness on available implementations and sharing techniques;
Provision of trainings and capacity building sessions;
Proposal of new features in relation to reusability of shared tools;
Exchange experience on modifications done on different shared tools, already existing at national level, to be integrated into the tools set;
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Outcomes (3/3)
List of possible improvements to be circulated to identify if there is critical mass to justify the implementation;
Draw up list and priorities for new tools to be implemented as shared services in ESS, in coordination with other bodies (ESSnet, COE).
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How to participate
Express your interest to join the Expert Group
SDMX Tools and SERV members will be invited to join the Expert group
Functional mailbox will be established
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13. Thank you for your attention Questions?
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