For the March newsletter we focus on SDMX Tools interoperability taking a detailed dive into the 2022 assessment done by the Community shedding light on the current state and challenges regarding tools interoperability and integration. On the same topic the SDMX secretariat announces the launch of the SDMX Test Compatibility Kit (TCK) ensuring seamless interoperability […]
Over past decade or more, countless tools that cannot talk to one another have emerged within and across the official statistics system for the purposes of collecting, processing, and disseminating Meta(data). The proliferation of different technology platforms, data definitions and institutional arrangements for managing, sharing, and using meta(data) has increasingly made it necessary to dedicate […]
Creating highly user-focused products is a key objective for any organisation. By adopting a user-centred design (UCD) culture and involving users throughout the entire product development process, can lead to better-informed decisions and prioritisation of efforts. In this post, we will explore the importance of a UCD culture and the activities conducted by the Community […]
Following the conclusion of the 9th SDMX Global Conference, themed ‘Empowering Data Communities’ and held in the Kingdom of Bahrain last month, a melting pot of ideas, this event illuminated the evolving landscape of data utilisation and accessibility through SDMX. This post-conference recap explores the broader impact of SDMX beyond traditional frameworks, collaborative efforts that […]
The recent 9th SDMX Global Conference was not just a gathering of statistics and data enthusiasts; it was an opportunity to delve into the transformative power of change. As part of the event, the Statistical Information System Collaboration Community (SIS-CC) organised a side event with a focus on SDMX. Current approaches: Tried and tested, or […]