Case study Development of Data Portal For the Collection, Consolidation, & Dissemination of Statistical Information

Client Bio

The Client represents the Statistical Arm of a provincial government undertaking the responsibility for the collection, compilation, analysis, and dissemination of official statistics relating to economic, social, and demographic dimensions.

Client Goals

• A portal with a user interface that consolidates data and enables ready analysis
• A flexible, efficient database with enhanced security features to house confidential data
• A comprehensive system ensuring appropriate access to data by all relevant stakeholders
• A modern website that lets users download custom datasets from the central database
• Elaborate analytical and visualization tools and customizable dashboards
• A system permitting non-technical staff to instantly update website content

Solution(s) Offered

• A dynamic and secure database to house all statistical data
• A smart, user-friendly data import module to import available data to the new database
• Separately housed micro-datasets collected and publications produced by client
• Developed a Rights Management System to ensure data access to different stakeholders while following provincial and national privacy guidelines.
• Developed an interactive website using modern technologies and industry standards
• Website pages organized to allow quick access to micro-datasets, publications, studies, etc.
• Created comprehensive analytical and visualization tools and bespoke dashboards
• Built a Content Management System enabling non-technical staff to instantly update website content, add modules, and sections.

Client Challenge

• Datasets stored in silos, not available in a searchable format Data not integrated with visualization and analytical tools for end users.
• Lacked an efficient and secure repository for all statistical data
• Data migration challenges from numerous sources to a uniform storage space
• Inconvenient and manual data entry methods
• Inaccessibility of online datasets for interested parties
• Inadequate online data visualization services

Benefits

Increased Systemic Efficiency

Smooth flow of data inter/intra departments

Improved statistical visualization of data

Escalated accessibility of the Bureau’s data to the public

Enhanced security privileges

Constant monitoring and regulation of sensitive data

Technologies Applied