Unification of statistical metadata in the framework of the Customs Union and the Common Economic Space

Abstract

The authors analyze principles and structure of the Eurostat metadata formation system from the perspective of the possibility of its adaptation to modern development conditions and implementing international statistical standards essential for countries of the Customs Union (CU) and the emerging Common Economic Space (CES). More specifically, is given the characteristic of the level of metadata unification for the following areas: concepts and definitions, classifications, standard codes of indicators, legislation and methodological standards. Questions of creating statistical glossary and international database of national metadata are considered; conclusions on the implementation of the process of metadata unification the for CU and CES member countries is formulated.