Twelfth Meeting of the Management Group on Statistical Cooperation Turkey’s Experience with Traineeships and Study Visits 18–19 March 2010, Luxembourg 04.12.2018 1

Presentation in Brief Background Information TurkStat’s Experience on Study Visits TurkStat’s Experience on Traineeships Conclusions Remarks 04.12.2018 2

Background Information Turkey was recognised as a Candidate Country by EU in 1999. TurkStat started compliance activities to EU standards in statistical areas. Joined efforts of Eurostat and TurkStat resulted in a cooperation strategy for Turkey. The starting point was USST I under 2001 MEDA-II Annual Financing Program. 04.12.2018 04.12.2018 3

Background Information EU Funded Programmes (2003- 2010) Duration Status National Programmes   - USST I 2003 - 2007 Completed - USST II 2007 - 2009 Multi–Beneficiary Programmes - PHARE 2005 2007 - 2008 - MBP 2006 2008 - 2010 Ongoing 04.12.2018 04.12.2018 4

TurkStat’s Experience on Study Visits The study visits are: statistical advisory missions for our experts. about a specific topic in the NSIs of the hosting country. organised at the request of TurkStat and taking into account the specific needs, so weaknesses are discussed in more detail during SVs. 04.12.2018

TurkStat’s Experience on Study Visits Duration: 3 working days in general Number of Participant: 2-4 experts from TSS A study visit is deemed not to be effective if it is shorter than two working days and the total duration of this assignment should not exceed ten working days (per person). 04.12.2018

TurkStat’s Experience on Study Visits Selection of participants Eligibility conditions; Turkish Statistical System staff only Experience in subject matter Knowledge of English language (TOEFL, IELTS...etc.) A study visit is deemed not to be effective if it is shorter than two working days and the total duration of this assignment should not exceed ten working days (per person). 04.12.2018

TurkStat’s Experience on Study Visits Dissemination of Information After Study Visits Preparation of activity reports Access to the database on TurkStat Intranet Arrangement of meetings with the relevant staff 04.12.2018

TurkStat’s Experience on Study Visits Number of Study Visits by Countries (2003-2009) COUNTRY USST I USST II MBP 2005 MBP 2006 TOTAL Germany 31 12 2   45 The Netherlands 10 1 23 Czech Republic 20 Hungary 8 5 14 Sweden 11 Poland 6 3 9 Finland Italy Luxembourg (Eurostat) 4 Denmark 7 France 04.12.2018

TurkStat’s Experience on Study Visits Number of Study Visits by Countries (2003-2009) COUNTRY USST I USST II MBP 2005 MBP 2006 TOTAL Spain 1 5   6 United Kingdom 2 3 Austria Portugal Romania Slovenia Slovakia Belgium Ireland Norway 95 87 4 189 04.12.2018

TurkStat’s Experience on Traineeships The objectives of traineeship programmes are: to familiarise statisticians from TurkStat or Main Data Providers with European strategies in each sector. to help adopting the methodology, norms and standards of the European statistical practice. to obtain work experience at different units of Eurostat and the hosting statistical institutes. 04.12.2018

TurkStat’s Experience on Traineeships Duration: 5 months for MBP not exceed 3 months for National Programs Difficulties in finding candidates A study visit is deemed not to be effective if it is shorter than two working days and the total duration of this assignment should not exceed ten working days (per person). 04.12.2018

TurkStat’s Experience on Traineeships Selection of Trainees In addition to the Criteria for the Study Visits, The trainee who has the conditions indicated in the Terms of Reference The trainee who has work experience less than 10 years in TurkStat A study visit is deemed not to be effective if it is shorter than two working days and the total duration of this assignment should not exceed ten working days (per person). 04.12.2018

TurkStat’s Experience on Traineeships Number of Traineeships by Countries (2003-2009) COUNTRY USST I USST II MBP 2005 MBP 2006 TOTAL Luxembourg (Eurostat) 4 2 5 9 20 Hungary   1 Greece 3 Austria Portugal Germany Italy Poland Slovakia 8 6 10 13 37 04.12.2018

Conclusions of Study Visits and Traineeships useful tools for sharing experiences & best practices in the implementation process of the acquis. strengthen the cooperation and relations between TurkStat and EU Member States/ EFTA Countries/ Eurostat. enable our experts to learn about many technical & practical issues regarding the specific area of statistics. TSS experts find the opportunity to meet with the experts of EU Member States working in the related areas. know-how level of our experts is increased on statistical methods and indicators in line with the EU standards. 04.12.2018

Conclusions of Study Visits and Traineeships good implementation practices and operational procedures are observed by TSS staff. the solutions of EU Member States for the problematic areas in statistics are discussed as to its suitability for the TurkStat. foreign language practices of TSS experts are improved. TSS experts also share their experience with relevant NSIs of EU Member States. 04.12.2018

Conclusions of Study Visits and Traineeships allow the trainees to obtain in-depth knowledge in specific areas of statistics, and also obtain a better overview of the functioning of the whole statistical system. enables the trainees to acquire knowledge on new methods & trends and follow good practice of experts in EU Member States / Eurostat. 04.12.2018

Remarks To increase the benefits of SVs, some suggessions are as follows; a detailed ToRs should be prepared & expectations from SV should be stated before the activity. questions to be discussed during SVs should be sent to the hosting country before the activity. Recommendations of the consultants should be taken into consideration for the content of the SVs and selection of the country. Composition of the delegation is important, therefore the balance between the number of experienced and younger staff should be established by Beneficiary. 04.12.2018

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