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Innovations in data collection, data dissemination, data access and data analytics “Modernisation: Evolution or revolution”

Pádraig Dalton, John Dunne & Donal KellyGlobal Conference on a Transformative Agenda for Official StatisticsNew York 15-16 January 2015 Slide2

What am I going to talk about?IntroductionsContext for the paperEnvironmental issuesModernisation challengesHighlight questionsSlide3

What am I hoping for?Open discussionAmongst colleaguesInherited our organisations and systemsTrying to wear a global hat!Provocative and perhaps challengingLots of questions – fewer answers?Consider the power of “One Voice”Slide4

Modernisation – Broad perspectiveExpectation may be technology, Big Data, CSPA Context and audience led to broadening of definition of modernisation and relativityAsking questions to tap into experience at conference and develop understandingSlide5

Environmental contextOnly constant - change Pace of changeIncreased user demandEmergence of global userDigital age – technology, sources, strategic alliances?Skills: Re-profiling, outsource? Availability of skills?Slide6

Environmental context - continuedPoliticisation – crisis, targets and indicatorsResources – are we too passive, a consistent message?Urgency some areas – revolution?Other areas will take more time – evolution?How do we decide – links to collaboration?Modernisation Maturity Model?Slide7

Modernisation Maturity Model (MMM)Just an idea – has it a role?Slide8

Modernisation ChallengesInstitutional settingWithout appropriate institutional settings for NSIs, despite having numbers, do we have robust, trusted, reliable and internationally comparable data?Slide9

Statistical Framework PillarsData ProtectionFreedom of Information (FOI)Statistical legislationStatistical legislation the starting point?Long-standing problem outside power of NSIs – but can we influence?Without Data Protection and FOI can we have an effective statistical framework?Slide10

Secondary data sourcesVariety of data sourcesHot topic is Big Data but…….Administrative data - Administrative data also evolving- Access remains an issue – Why?- Value proven where in use- Have we a communications problem to address?Have we a role in educating custodians on why and value?Slide11

Big DataMust continue our work in this areaAre considerable opportunities and challengesMobile phone data, smart metering, traffic loop dataNeed to move from potential to actual deliveryAre challenges/questions- Conflating volume with insight- Sustainability of data sources over time- Availability of skill sets- Technology challenges

- Privacy and data security concerns existSlide12

Big DataNot necessarily better than traditional sources but there is valueIs it over-hyped at this point and are we managing expectations?Those that can should push ahead but ….Coherent output(s) to maximise value of investmentCreate a road-map for others to followSlide13

Privacy & Data ProtectionAre a range of challenges - Linking secondary and primary data sources - Implication of strategic alliances - Privacy and efficiency debateSlide14

Privacy & Data ProtectionHow do we retain trust in such an environment?Do we have a role in surfacing the issues and bringing a balance to the debate?Beyond legal issues – cultural also?Communications challenge?One VoiceSlide15

TechnologyProliferation of mobile technologyWeb servicesWeb scrapingVisualisationPace of change is incredibleNSIs must share experiences (and tools) – collaborationSlide16

TechnologyWith technology and “systems development tools” changing so quickly in what skills etc. should NSIs invest? Public-private partnerships – if so in what areas?What is the appropriate model for these partnerships? Should we “club” together to increase influence/negotiating power?Could or should we pool resources?Slide17

Standards based modernisationA lot of work ongoingUNECE HLG MOS – GSBPM, GSIM, GAMSO, CSPADDI, SDMXStability/maturity of standards - Is there development for development sake in some areas?Slide18

Standards based modernisationIs there development for development sake in some areas?Does it mitigate against implementation?Proliferation of players (ownership and maintenance)– is it a challenge?How can we collaborate and influence the development and maintenance of modernisation relevant standards?Slide19

CommunicationsAlready referenced - resources and privacyQuality-timeliness debateRace to the bottom?Must improve timeliness but trade-off limit?Are we clear about where we want to position official statistics – our brand?Are we all agreed on our competitive advantage(s) and unique selling point?Slide20

Communications continuedEach of us strike our own balance or One Voice?How can we progress these communications challenges?What will be the most effective approach?Slide21

ConclusionsCouldn’t address all of the modernisation issuesFocussed on what we thought were the big strategic issuesLots of questions – fewer answers!!Broader definition of modernisation required Is an urgency to modernise in many areasReality - are also modernisation challenges that will take time WHO, WHAT, WHERE and WHEN? MMM to help?Slide22

ConclusionsCollaboration is key – easy to say, difficult to do effectivelyAre a lot of modernisation programmes underway at both national and international levelWhat are the most effective and efficient mechanisms, and divisions of labour, to support the transformative agenda?Slide23