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2 nd Data without Boundaries Training Course Bucharest, 13-15 February 2013

2 nd Data without Boundaries Training Course Bucharest, 13-15 February 2013. Introduction. Overview of Data without Boundaries Outline of the Course. Data without Boundaries -- DwB A European project to improve access to microdata from official statistics. DwB : A European project.

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2 nd Data without Boundaries Training Course Bucharest, 13-15 February 2013

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  1. 2nd Data without BoundariesTraining Course Bucharest, 13-15 February 2013

  2. Introduction • Overviewof Data withoutBoundaries • Outline oftheCourse 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  3. Data withoutBoundaries -- DwBA European project to improve access to microdata from official statistics

  4. DwB: A European project • Improveresearcheraccess to (confidential) microdata from officialstatistics • This isachievedbybringingtwocommunitiestogether CESSDA: Council of Social Science Data Archives ESS: European Statistical System 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  5. The two Communities • ESS: the network of NSIs lead by Eurostat main objective: harmonize and enhance production of official statistics in Europe • CESSDA: umbrella organization for social science data archives across Europemain objective: improve access to data for researchers and students 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  6. Major characteristics of DwB • Began May 2011, total duration 48 months • Project lead: Roxane Silberman, RQ/CNRS • 28 partners • 12 work packages 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  7. Structure of DwB • Block I: Front OfficeServices for users, exchange and metadata standards • Block II: AccessLegal and technical issues involved in (remote) access to official microdata, transnational access to national data • Block III: Enlarging Cooperation Training courses, conferences, workshops, project website 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  8. Block I: Front office • Collectinformation on OS microdata in Europe • Development of data models and metadata standards • Development of technicalsolutionstoharvest OS metadata from NSIs • Other standards and procedures • Implementation 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  9. Block II: Access • Legal issues in making confidential data available • Technical issues in developing Remote Access (RA) and Secure Data Centre (SDC) procedures • Standardizing RA and SDC procedures • Implementation of a test case • Programfor transnational accessto OS microdata 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  10. Block III: Enlarging Cooperation • Create and maintain the project’s website • Training courses for the usage of specific data sources (e.g. SILC, LFS, AES) • Workshops for staff in RA or SDC • Workshops preparing researchers to work in a RA or SDC environment • User conferences • Conferencesbetweendataproducersandarchivesaswellaswithdatausers (European Data Access Forum) 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  11. Visions for a European Service Centre for OS Microdata

  12. Objectives To provide a comprehensive overview of available official data in Europe To provide structured metadata and user friendly routines for Eurostat data and census data 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  13. Service Centre: Rationale andScope • A European Service Centre for official microdata will offer services for both integrated European and National OS-microdata, including census data • For Eurostat datasets a vast amount of metadata is available – however no structured database exists • Documentation for national OS-microdata throughout Europe is widely disparate and there exists no centralized overview of available datasets • Services forcensusdataat IECM shouldbeintegratedintothenewservicecentre 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  14. Mission • Comprehensive web service • Promote use of OS-microdata • Continuously improve data access 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  15. Mission 1 – Web Service • Web service will function as a one-stop-shop for researcher needs regarding European OS-microdata • This web service will be comprised of: a) extensive metadata for European OS-microdata b) An online library hosting technical reports, survey instruments and scientific papers on OS-microdata c) Routines for data preparation and analysis d) An interactive platform where users can seek advice from experts, discuss with other users and provide input 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  16. Mission 1 – Web Service 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  17. Mission 2 – Promote useof OS-data • Organize introductory and advanced training courses on methodological and substantive research questions based on these data • Host user conferences where researchers can present their findings, connect with other researchers and discuss data needs with producers • Incentivize research by implementing a research award, subsidizing data use for young researchers, etc. 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  18. Mission 3 – Improve Data Access • Broadening access to integrated European official microdata, e.g. Time Budget Survey, Census Microdata • Lobby for expansion of transnational access networks and harmonization of conditions of use throughout Europe • Assist researchers seeking transnational access by informing them on access conditions, access sites and application procedures 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  19. Current opportunities for researchers • Training Courses • On site access to official microdata across EuropeTransnational remote access to Secure Data Centres • European Users Conference 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  20. Training Courses Objective: Foster use of OS microdata by • Improving knowledge about microdata from official statistics in Europe and their potential for social research • Practicing data analysis using a major data source from European official statistics 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  21. Training Courses • Two training courses each year beginning in July 2012, six courses in total • Training courses will be conceptualized and conducted jointly by CESSDA members and NSIs or Eurostat • Courses will be organized at different locations in Europe 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  22. Training Courses Possible topic will include: • EU-LFS • EU-SILC • European censusdata • Adult Education Survey • Business data Next: Adult Education Survey, latesummer 2013, Athens 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  23. On site access to official microdata across EuropeTransnational remote access to Safe Data Centres • Eightcallsforresearchproposals • Grant transnational accesstoconfidentialdata;either on site (WP 9) or via remote access (WP 10) • Applicationisreviewedby a selectionpanel • Ifsuccessful, travelcostsandaccomodationarecoveredbyDwB Next call: April 2013 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  24. European Users Conference DwBhelpsfinancethe European Users Conference for EU-LFS and EU-SILC; a biennialmeetingorganizedby GESIS in cooperationwithEurostat Offer a platform to discuss research findings and research needs EUC brings together researchers and data producers from all over Europe Next: March 21-22, 2013 in Mannheim, Germany 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  25. 2nd Data without BoundariesTraining Course Bucharest, 13-15 February 2013

  26. Training Course: Outline Part 1: Overview of European Data from OS Part 2: Accessingconfidential national microdata Part 3: Introductionto EU-SILC Part 4: Practical Training Session 2nd DwB Trainings Course

  27. Thankyouforlistening! Comments orQuestions? More informationat: www.dwbproject.org 2nd DwB Trainings Course

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