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To Charge or Not to Charge – That’s the Question

UNECE Work Session on Statistical Dissemination and Communication

Petteri Baer, Regional Adviser, UNECE14 May 2008

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“Facts and figures always help”

“There were a few grumbles about our rental car policy, for example, as people thought smaller cars might be less safe. So we talked to our insurance people and they confirmed this isn’t the case. Facts and figures always help”.

Mike Hall, Manager, Global Travel Services at Johnson Controls Inc. CWT Connect 1.08

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“…dull and unattractive, complicated to access…”

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“…an enlightened leadership of the NSO is the guarantee and safeguard for continuous development…”

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“…paying customers are sure to react…”

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“The worst marketing campaign I have ever performed…”

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“…the users knew the product has a surplus value…”

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“…all printed publications of Statistics Finland were made chargeable…”

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“…made it easier to understand the emerging new needs…”

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“…in an easily understandable and user friendly way…”

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“…this has to be done efficiently and systematically…”

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Remember! Only used

statistical information is useful statistical information!

Thank you for your attention!

petteri.baer@unece.org