As part of the ESCWA price statistics modernization strategy, which introduces new tools and sources in price data collection with the aim of automation and reducing the burden of field data collection on national statistical offices, the price statistics team at ESCWA is working with member States on the implementation of new automated price collection tools and facilitation of access to new data sources. The team are also exploring scanner data and its applicability in the Arab region. After ESCWA developed a roadmap for the implementation of scanner data, Qatar was selected to be the first country to work on the application of this newest initiative.
In this workshop, big data and different sources are being introduced, along with discussions on the application of big data in price statistics and data collection and a guide of the required steps for the application of scanner data.
The price statistics team at ESCWA are finalizing agreements with the Planning and Statistics Authority and outlets in Qatar and are then developing a tool to assist in the processing of incoming big data and providing the required training.
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