STATAMAP : spatialisation and dissemination of statistics : final technical report

Abstract

The research component, entitled “STATAMAP: Spatialisation and Dissemination of Statistics: A Background Technical Report ” has been carried out in order to depict an understanding of the technical issues that impinge on the creation of spatial data within a statistical organisation. The report provides the background analysis for the Geographical and local information theme (THEME: 5.05) as based on the project scope for Merging statistics and geospatial information in Member States. This was designated through Regional statistics and geographical information initiative by EUROSTAT unit: E.4 under the EUROSTAT Grant for 2012. As the Maltese National Statistics Office is responsible for the development, production and dissemination of European statistics according to Article 5 of Regulation N°223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11/03/2009 on European Statistics, this project fits within the parameters for the investigation into the spatialisation and dissemination of statistics, which model could serve as a basis for other agencies to enhance upon.

The research component of the Malta initiative is based on an analysis of a series of prior initiatives and current activities in which the Maltese National Statistics Office was involved or is currently active in both on a national level as well as an international level. The scope for reviewing the legacy and current activities is aimed at creating an understanding of the status quo in Malta as well as creating the basis for post-project continuity.