Introduction on Institutional Setting Istanbul, 13-14 September 2007 2nd Joint Workshop Pesticides Statistics 2005 Transition Facility Statistical Cooperation Programme Phare Programme Introduction on Institutional Setting Istanbul, 13-14 September 2007

with a view of promoting “best practices” and optimization of know-how Objective Discussing the advantages and disadvantages in terms of possible combinations of institutional setting with a view of promoting “best practices” and optimization of know-how

The process of elaboration of PPS statistics 1. Preparation Working plan, budget 2. Preparation technical information 3. Sampling, questionnaires, manuals 4. Tabulation plan, software 5. Selection and training of surveyors 6. Field data collection (or postal survey) 7. Data entry + Controls 8. Data processing, Analysis 9. Dissemination

Responsibilities along that process Two main potential actors Statistical office Services under the umbrella of Ministry of Agriculture Different approaches in the countries Share of activities according to know-how and competencies Statistical office main actor along the whole process Ministry of Agriculture as unique actor in some “Old” member states when agriculture statistics within the Ministry

Ideal share? Coordination, Sampling, postal surveys, data processing, dissemination Statistical Offices Technical info, selection and training of surveyors, data collection, data entry and controls Services under the umbrella of Ministry of Agriculture Preparation, Questionnaires, data analysis Joint activity

Focus on the interviewers Importance of subject knowledge Best profiles? Plant Protection Services staff? (best profile but may be conflict of attribution between control and statistics) Advisory services? (extensionists well known) Statistical Office staff? (knowledge of interviewing but difficult subject which needs specific training)