2. This webinar on CSPA (common statistical production
architecture) is part of a series of lectures on the main
projects undertaken by the High Level Group for the
Modernization of Official Statistics (HLG-MOS)
3. We need to modernise
We have a burning platform with:
• rigid processes and methods;
• inflexible ageing technology;
• increasing cost of traditional data collection methods;
• inability to quickly respond to emerging information needs;
• slow to harness new and alternative sources of data (such as sensor,
satellite);
• difficulty in attracting and retaining skilled staff in the competitive
labour market.
In an increasingly digital and data rich environment statistical
organizations are struggling to remain relevant.
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Historically statistical organisations have produced specialised
business processes and IT systems
The problem we are trying to solve
5. How does Architecture help?
• Many statistical organisations are modernising and transforming
using Enterprise Architecture
• Enterprise Architecture shows what the business needs are and
where the organisation wants to be, then aligns efforts accordingly
• It can help to remove silos and improve collaboration across an
organisation
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This makes it easier to share and
reuse!
12. What is CSPA?
• CSPA provides a template architecture for official statistics,
describing:
− What the official statistical industry wants to achieve
− How the industry can achieve this, i.e. principles that
guide how statistics are produced
− What the industry will have to do, compliance with
the CSPA
13. Modernisation blueprint exists
CSPA provides a reference architecture
to help each agency modernisation,
based on common standards:
• GSBPM
• GSIM
• DDI / SDMX
CSPA allows us to modernise our
environment and use existing
international solutions.
17. Application Architecture
• Statistical Service:
• Standardised input and output
• Meet generic nonfunctional requirements
• Can be easily used and reused in a number of different processes
18. A Statistical Service
GSIM object
instances
GSIM object
structures
(formats)
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20. Statistical Services built in 2014
• Seasonal Adjustment – France, Australia, New Zealand
• Confidentiality on the fly – Canada, Australia
• Error correction – Italy
• SVG Generator – OECD
• SDMX transform – OECD
• Selecting sample from business register – Netherlands
• Editing components – Netherlands
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22. • Statistical organisations already participate in many
international engagement activities that facilitate
sharing.
• All statistical organisations need to modernise and
standardise their systems and processes.
• The marginal cost of doing this in a way that
supports collaboration and complies with CSPA is
relatively low, but the potential savings enabled by
such a standard approach are high.
Sharing in the Community
23. • Extending our existing sharing practices to the
next level.
• Heads of Organizations agree in principle to
sharing and collaborating in the community.
• Organizations contribute as much as they can, in
what form they can (capability, funding, etc.)
Sharing in the Community
24. Five Quick Facts
1) CSPA will provide services built by the statistical industry using
architectural standards.
2) CSPA gives the statistical community a framework for collaborating and
sharing effectively.
3) A full set of tools, templates and guidelines are available to help your
organization implement CSPA
4) CSPA provides support for the whole span of the statistical production
process.
5) CSPA has a vibrant international community actively supporting and
implementing the framework.
2 big barriers that hinder modernisation of statistical organisations are:
Rigid processes and methods; and
Inflexible and ageing technology environment.
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HLG sponsor project: Desired Project Outcomes
Increased:
interoperability in Official Statistics through the sharing of processes and components
ability to find real/genuine collaboration opportunities
ability to make international decisions and investments
sharing of architectural/design
knowledge and practices
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We use the analogy of the lego block
the connector are standardised, they can be easily assembled
the block can be used and reused for many deferent purpose (wall, castle, ….)
It usually have an IT conotation but this is not necessary : service are broader that this
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The catalogue (which is still in development) is the doorway to find information (a ‘catalogue’ of information, if you will). It will tell you information about what services already exist, what services are being built and who is building them, who has plans for building things in the future, and also allows you to share your plans and identify potential collaborators.
The catalogue is currently made up of 5 layers, which are illustrated in this picture.
The 5 existing layers are:
Knowledge base/ virtual standards helpdesk: this already exists! It is an online resource where you can access all the standards (GSBPM, GSIM, CSPA, SDMX and DDI)
Business plans and interests: This is still in development, and an initial form will be released this year. This will show what organizations are planning to work on, to allow you to get involved too.
Business capabilities: This is still in development, and an initial form will be released this year. This will show what organizations’ existing capabilities are, so you can learn from those who have already done the things you are trying to do.
Statistical services: This currently exists, being hosted by Eurostat. This is a list (and information about) all the existing CSPA compliant services
Technical/supporting services: This currently exists, and is currently on Github.com (although may be moved in future). This is where all the actual services are stored (at a technical level, ie. code etc.)
More layers of the catalogue are currently in development, so keep an eye on this for more excitement!
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The statistical community already shares a lot. CSPA is merely taking this sharing to the next level, and to allow us to continue to benefit from sharing.
The manifest/mou signifies the agencies commitment to CSPA and to sharing and to global solutions. Formalisation of our commitment
Defines expected behaviour
Helps drive change through our organisations
You don’t have to contribute when you don’t have anything. This is one of the benefits of the community and sharing approach – there will always be someone at the front of the peleton, and sometimes that will be you and sometimes it won’t. Sharing enables us to win the race together (how cute). We also recognize that some organizations are bigger or smaller than others, and have different funding. This is why your contribution can be whatever you have – be it in money, a person, two persons, technology, etc.
Finding solutions together!
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The statistical community already shares a lot. CSPA is merely taking this sharing to the next level, and to allow us to continue to benefit from sharing.
The manifest/mou signifies the agencies commitment to CSPA and to sharing and to global solutions. Formalisation of our commitment
Defines expected behaviour
Helps drive change through our organisations
You don’t have to contribute when you don’t have anything. This is one of the benefits of the community and sharing approach – there will always be someone at the front of the peleton, and sometimes that will be you and sometimes it won’t. Sharing enables us to win the race together (how cute). We also recognize that some organizations are bigger or smaller than others, and have different funding. This is why your contribution can be whatever you have – be it in money, a person, two persons, technology, etc.
Finding solutions together!
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