eSTAT: Web-Based Data Collection Channel for Economic Entities

1. Implementation of theweb-based data collection channel eSTAT foreconomic 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). 18.−20.02.2009

3. Generic StatisticalBusiness 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 e-mail 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; 18.−20.02.2009

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. 18.−20.02.2009

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; 18.−20.02.2009

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. 18.−20.02.2009

10. Architecture of eSTAT Data supplier Https :// User application Data entry specialist UNSI – data entry from reports presentedon paper Application layer Statistician ETL procedures Databases of primary data Oracle database of raw data) for data In subject matter units transmission ADF – description of META - statistical reports and classifications defining of controls Describer of the statistical report 18.−20.02.2009

11. Statistics on implementation

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 18.−20.02.2009

14. Thank you for your attention! tuulikki.sillajoe@stat.ee