Dataset: UNSD
Abstract
The dataset contains quantity units used in detailed UN Comtrade data, which is maintained by the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), servingh under the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs as the central mechanism within the Secretariat of the United Nations to supply the statistical needs and coordinating activities of the global statistical system. The units of measurement are based on the standards of quantity recommended by the World Customs Organization (WCO).
Executive summary
Data overview
The dataset contains quantity units used in detailed UN Comtrade data, which is maintained by the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD). These units of measurement are based on the standards of quantity recommended by the World Customs Organization (WCO).
Data value
The dataset is required by the EUPH for administrative purposes and fulfils an important role in data standardisation across datasets.
Data description
File wcoomd_units.csv contains 13 records of units used in detailed UN Comtrade data.
Data application
This data will be used for the standardisation of data integrated on the EU Pollinator Hub (EUPH).
Unresolved issues
Introduction
Standardisation is an important goal of the EU Pollinator Hub (EUPH). Existing standards are prioritised to achieve this goal. The dataset contains quantity units used in detailed UN Comtrade data, which is maintained by the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD). These units of measurement are based on the standards of quantity recommended by the World Customs Organization (WCO). The dataset is intended for internal use on the EU Pollinator Hub.
Material and methods
Data acquisition
Raw data integrated into this dataset consists of 2 files:
Data preparation
Data was copied into a Microsoft® Excel® worksheet (Microsoft Corporation, Version 2210 Build 16.0.15726.20188). Prepared data was then converted to CSV and imported for profiling into a SQL database (MariaDB foundation, Server-Version 10.4.24) running in a XAMPP environment (BitRock, version 3.3.0). Data was exported from the MySQL database to CSV format using utf-8 coding. Data profiling was performed according to SOP-005 Data profiling using phpMyAdmin (version 5.2.0).
Data validation
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Data analysis
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