The series of seminars “TSS concept and role of Big Data inside European Statistical System, Models and applications in Albanian context" focuses on the role of big data and data analytics in the policy life-cycle. Data analytics and big data - present and future, the approach identification and selection of relevant cases, Albania context toward European Model, Official Statistics, the resources available and their ability to meet European Statistics requirements. Statistical Confidentiality and Data Protection, European standards and challenges. Developing, producing and dissemination European Statistics while respecting scientific independence. Quality statistics. Adequate tools, procedures and expertise. Trusted Smart Statistics, introduction and change they bring. New data and their impact to official statistics, European example.Availability of new digital data sources, new technologies, and new behaviors in Statistical Offices. Eurostat concept of TSS, vision and reality. TSS approach using Big Data concept, benefits and challenges. TSS concept and the discussion related within the European Statistical System. The series of seminars will take place first semester of each year
Dr. Endri Raco works as a lecturer of Applied Statistics in Tirana Polytechnic University. He holds a MSc in Computer Science and Software Engineering as well as a MSc in System Analysis and Design from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. He had his PhD in Statistics from Tirana Polytechnic University and his interests include R Programming, Data Analysis, and Data Science. For more than 10 years now, Endri has implemented and managed integration of many data systems, such Albanian Names Database, first interactive web application based in R for Albanian Institute of Statistics, Data Collection Platform of Social Housing indicators in Albanian Municipalities For the Ministry of Territorial Planning , Data Collection platform for students of Albanian School of Magistrate and many other systems. For distinguished merits, Endri has been awarded from BrainGain programme, a programme of support by UNDP and Albanian Government for excellent students coming from abroad. Endri worked as consultant for UN agencies (UNDP, UNFPA, UN Women) as well for SIDA, Swiss Contact etc.