1. Recent developments in Eurostat publications
Ulrich Wieland
Dissemination Working Group Meeting,
13-Jul-07

2. Main topics Full introduction of the Eurostat data code Multilinguism
Style guide
Marketing
Phase-out of CD-Rom and DVD
XML-Publishing
12-Nov-07
Dissemination Working Group Meeting

3. Full introduction of the Eurostat data code
Next pocketbook will contain data codes for about 90% of all tables and graphs
During 2008, all publications will gradually introduce the data code
The user interface for using the data code will be improved during 2008
A cliquable data code for PDF files will be introduced during 2008
12-Nov-07
Dissemination Working Group Meeting

4. Multilinguism
Multilingual versions for a small number of key publications
The Eurostat pocketbook ‘Key figures in Europe’ is planned in 6 languages.
Questions to delegates:
Which publications would you consider most important to be translated, and in which languages?
Which of the present translations of publications or other document do you consider least important?
12-Nov-07
Dissemination Working Group Meeting

5. Style guide In progress, first full version expected beginning of 2008
Gradual implementation (see for example the pocketbooks on Agriculture and on Foreign Direct Investment)
Discussions on the format of Statistical Books ongoing
Question to delegates:
What is your opinion and your experiences on the format of Statistical Books?
12-Nov-07
Dissemination Working Group Meeting

6. Marketing Internet downloads increase
Free dissemination of paper copies increase
Sales decrease
Planned actions:
More attractive presentation and content
Regularity, pre-announcement and pre-ordering
Availability on Amazon etc.
Compact guides
Delegates are invited to report on their own marketing experiences.
12-Nov-07
Dissemination Working Group Meeting

7. Phase-out of CD-Rom and DVD
Exceptions: Comext DVD and promotional material
12-Nov-07
Dissemination Working Group Meeting

8. XML-Publishing
Major change in the production process for publications and internet content
First pilot on Eurostatistics in 2008
Will lead to a stronger harmonization of publications, especially pocketbooks and working papers
More details on XML publishing in the special workshop tomorrow afternoon
12-Nov-07
Dissemination Working Group Meeting

9. ???
Which publications or documents would you consider most important to be translated, and in which languages?
Which of the present translations of Eurostat publications or other document do you consider least important?
What is your opinion and your experiences on the format of Statistical Books?
Delegates are invited to report on their own marketing experiences.
12-Nov-07
Dissemination Working Group Meeting

10. Thank you for your attention and contribution
12-Nov-07
Dissemination Working Group Meeting