Westin Chosun Hotel

Seoul, Republic of Korea

25 to 27 September 2017

Romeo S. Recide

Assistant Secretary

Deputy National Statistician, Statistical Sector Office

Philippine Statistics Authority

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OpenSTAT is an open data platform powered by DKAN, an open source application, that allows the PSA to share data under an open data license where data can be freely used, re-used and redistributed by anyone without any restrictions other than a proper source attribution.

http://openstat.psa.gov.ph

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Easy to use interface which publishes data in a variety

of open file formats, e.g., CSV, JSON and KML

Allows previewing, searching and sorting of data in a

spreadsheet format

With built-in visualization tools, e.g., lines, point, bar

and column graphs

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Adherence to the Open Data Initiative

Contribute towards achievement of Sustainable Development Goals

Facilitate an inclusive, sustainable and resilient development

Promote a National Data Sharing, Accessibility Policy and Standards

Promote innovation through provision of Open Application Program Interfaces (APIs)

Increase and improve the utilization of data for decision-making, citizen empowerment, innovation and entrepreneurship

Support capacity building and innovation for the generation, sharing and utilization of data at national, regional and local level

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The OpenSTAT contains 911 datasets on the following statistical subject matters with corresponding metadata:

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: 216

Domestic and Foreign Trade

Industry, Trade and Services: 3

Environment and Energy

Science, Technology & Digital Society: 13

Population and Social Conditions: 186

Economy and Finance : 472

Transportation and Communication: 21

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Through OpenSTAT, the PSA adopts a policy of Openness for all datasets created, collected, processed, and disseminated in adherence to the general principles of the global movement on open government data.

OpenSTAT’s main contribution is to provide official statistics (in Open data

format) for improved governance, that is, for greater transparency and freedom of

information in the Philippines.

OpenSTAT as a tool that can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

by providing critical information on natural resources, public services, food

security, social conditions and population demographics.

OpenSTAT can facilitate the use of standards, processes and policies to all

sectors.

Implementing OpenSTAT help strengthen the point of contact for coordination

with other sectors and for providing assistance to data users.

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Convert all of its remaining datasets into open data format

Enhance the visualization tools, incorporate infographics, and provision of advance mapping capabilities through integrations with ArcGIS, Carto and other mapping software

Incorporate other open file formats to enhance data appreciation, e.g. KML for mapping

Provision of APIs to foster innovation from IT experts/entrepreneurs that can generate social and economic benefits.

Enjoin other government agencies to adhere to open data initiative

Develop standards, processes and requirements for use in all open data portal in the Philippines

Conduct capacity building programs, fora and seminars on the proper utilization of data

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Next steps…

Continue to:

• Invest in statistics

• Invest in statisticians

• Invest in statistical offices

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“Solid, responsive and innovative statistical system for an empowered Philippines”

Thank You!

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