DataM, data on agriculture, trade and models : a tool for flexible management, extension and integration of (model) databases

In 2007, JRC-IPTS started to develop concepts for data consolidation, harmonisation and management together with external partners. Building on the experience of this project, JRC-IPTS began a second initiative in 2009, together with the PROGNOZ software company to design and implement a software platform for data harmonisation and management. The resulting product, DataM, is a database management tool intended to simplify the daily data work of analysts and modellers. DataM facilitates the input of data into economic models, checking statistical information or analysing results.