Support to GeoStat IT infrastructure, Georgia

The results of the project achieved against initially set up specific objectives (see above). 1. IT infrastructure of Geostat upgraded Within the framework of the project, Geostat's server infrastructure was strengthened, server technical and software tools were purchased. The capacity of RAM for servers was doubled, the uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) were completely changed, computer network switches and virtualization software were purchased. Under the mentioned upgrades, Geostat databases and statistical portals have become more flexible and secure. The speed and security of statistical data processing has increased. 2. GIS technologies further developed The computer systems of the employees working on Geostat's geographic information system were upgraded with modern and powerful computers. With the mentioned upgrade, the security and quality of processing of geo-information maps and databases has increased. The quality of preparatory work for the general population census has increased - a software product based on geo-information systems (maps) has been developed. 3. Improved communication with users and international partners As a result of the pojrect Geostat media-briefings and events are streamed online in high-quality format. Data is accessible to interested parties and presented in an easily-understandable way. Meeting rooms are equipped with appropriate technical tools to ensure the organization of meetings in electronic format with the media, experts and other users. High-quality visualization is provided for seminars and trainings as well. As a result, the quality of dissemination of statistical data, awareness and image of Geostat, trust and satisfaction with official statistics have increased. 4. Computer hardware upgraded As a result, the strengthened capacity and upgraded IT infrastructure Geostat ensured a robust statistical system and high-quality data that are critical when measuring and incentivizing progress in relation to the SDGs. Besides, the initiative contributed to the implementation of a number of requirements stipulated in Articles 286-291 of the Association Agreement on statistics and objectives of NSDS and its associated action plan.

The objective of the contribution is to address and improve the data requirements of the national policy-making system. The contribution will further strengthening of statistical capacity of Geostat and thus ensuring compliance with international requirements and standards of the European Statistics Code of Practice (ESCoP) and the sustainability of the countrys National Statistical System in the future. In the course of the project, the following outputs will be achieved: 1. IT intranet infrastructure of Geostat upgraded The upgrade will allow GeoStat to address the needs, problems and priorities identified by the IT Sector Review, e.g. improving GeoStat intranet, enhancing its sustainability through bringing in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) devices and protect statistical data from unauthorized access. 2. GIS technologies further developed Developed GIS technologies will allow for working with big data, geoinformation maps and graphic programs and improve the quality of e.g. the population and housing census. 3. Improved communication with users and international partners Development of more user-friendly apps and interfaces will help to disseminate statistical data to different users (media, self-government, business associations, etc) in a way that is easily understandable and credible. 4. Upgrading computer hardware Upgrading computer hardware will allow to bring new technologies into GeoStat surveys through receiving information in real time mode that will enhance reliability of data and speed up its processing.