OECD Adds Innovative New Features and Functionality to OECD.Stat

Paris, France, April 27, 2008 --(PR.com)-- As part of the continuing programme of work to make OECD databases more accessible and user friendly, OECD.Stat now incorporates innovative new features. This is part of a larger project to improve the services around OECD statistics in the OECD iLibrary which is replacing SourceOECD later this year.

The new beta version of OECD.Stat, the single online platform where users can discover and access a wide range of statistical databases from the OECD has been updated. It has a new browser, faster navigation and new functionality which improve the user experience and ability to compare and manipulate data.

The new browser design uses a clearer division between content and features. Users are able to search or browse for precisely the data they require through a detailed list of content themes which can be viewed constantly or collapsed to increase viewing space.

OECD.Stat has now become so flexible that each table can be customised, users can select from a vast array of variables and combine data from different sources to compare and analyse country statistics. They may change the shape of the table by moving rows and columns and view data in a multitude of formats, including dynamic graphs which bring the data alive visually. All the statistics are exportable to Excel with full references.

Toby Green, Head of OECD Publishing said: “Following the launch of OECD.Stat in December 2007, we have been listening to our users and have developed this improved interface based on their feedback. This new version is part of an ongoing process of beta releases which will continue to be enhanced and optimised throughout the year. Our users require fast navigation in a simple, self explanatory format. OECD.Stat now provides this and more with improved response time and the streamlined presentation of tools to modify the selection, take the data away and re-use them in their own IT environment.”

The redesign utilises screen space much more effectively. Metadata, including source information, characteristics, abstracts and definitions are included in a separate window when each new table is viewed. More detailed metadata can be accessed at all levels, from the dataset-level abstract down through to cell level footnotes. This enables users to fully understand and explore the numbers they are viewing.

To explore OECD.Stat please go to: http://www.SourceOECD.org/database/OECDStat

Contact: Toby Green, Head of Publishing toby.green@oecd.org Tel: +33 6 10 11 49 89

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* OECD Member Countries and year of joining - Australia (1971), Austria (1961), Belgium (1961), Canada (1961), Czech Republic (1995), Denmark (1961), Finland (1969), France (1961), Germany (1961), Greece (1961), Hungary (1996), Iceland (1961), Ireland (1961), Italy (1961), Japan (1964), Korea (1996), Luxembourg (1961), Mexico (1994), The Netherlands (1961), New Zealand (1973), Norway (1961), Poland (1996), Portugal (1961), Slovak Republic (2000), Spain (1961), Sweden (1961), Switzerland (1961), Turkey (1961), United Kingdom (1961), United States (1961).

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