Introduction of modern methods of dissemination of statistical information

This article considers the problems of user access to statistical bases and databanks, comprised the state statistical information resource. It also suggests ways to improve the dissemination of the summary statistical information by state statistics bodies, shares experience of National statistical committee of the Republic of Belarus on design and implementation of the information systems providing access to statistical databases, including Internet usage. The arti- cle also presents the level of introduction and use of geographical information systems (GIS) in state statistics bodies of the Republic of Belarus, including dissemination of statistical information. The purposes and the main stages of further development and of introduction of GIS in statistical practice are given