1. Aspects and emerging trends Stefan Schweinfest, UNSD
Data dissemination
Aspects and emerging trends
Stefan Schweinfest, UNSD

2. Data dissemination Definition
“Release to users of information obtained
through statistical processes”
Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics
–Principle 1:
Relevance
Impartiality
Equal Access/Obligation to Disseminate

3. Data communication Two way process Purpose
maximize the use of information
minimize misuse of statistics by ensuring that the contexts, caveats, and other limitations of the information are understood
Provision of data and high-quality metadata
Location of data according to subject and time period
Methodology and definitions
Statistical service
provider
Users/
Customers

4. Aspects of data communication
Identify the users
Customers
Cooks
Commentators
Identify the needs  media types
Printed publications
Complete databases
Ready-made tables (with commentary) in different formats
Data quality
Privacy and confidentiality
Pricing policy
Marketing and communications policy

5. Emerging trends Migration from paper based to electronic publishing
(Still demand for printed publications)
Open and free access to the data collections
Interactive products for greater flexibility
Customer oriented services
Dissemination Standards

6. UNSD’s data dissemination
1) Data print publications: e.g. National Accounts Yearbook.
2) Electronic files (custom made or CD Roms).
3) Web-data bases (e.g. COMTRADE)
4) Semi – analytical (e.g. World’s Women)