1. ESS Vision 2020: information on the VIG, overview of current projects and process for the selection of new projects
Roberto Barcellan, ESTAT B1 ESS RDG 2014 Item 3
ESS RDG 12 December 2014

2. Implementing the ESS Vision 2020

3. Background and mandate
“A vision is void if it is not followed by a strategy and concrete actions towards implementation”
ESS Vision 2020
First steps towards implementation:
Creation of a temporary Partnership Group Task Force mandated to prepare the DGINS discussions on implementation
Evaluation of the on-going and frozen ESS.VIP projects
Identification of new areas of Vision relevant work
Definition of the criteria for the evaluation of new projects
Give thoughts to the future associated governance
DGINS discussion – 24 September 2014
ESSC discussions in September and November 2014

4. Organisation of work of the TF
Chair: chair of the PG (SE)
Transparent working arrangements
Three sub-groups:
Proposal for a permanent governance structure aligned to the existing ESS governance organisation and based on a portfolio management approach
Initial analysis of the five priority areas in the ESS Vision including a stocktaking of ongoing initiatives and identification of gaps
Evaluation of currently running and frozen ESS.VIP projects, using the criteria in Annex C in the Vision 2020 as a starting point

5. Strategic aims USERS QUALITY NEW DATA SOURCES STATISTICAL PROCESSES
agile and responsive attitude to users’ needs
response to user groups
partner and a leader for innovation
strategic alliances public and private
CoP and ESS Quality Assurance Framework
quality assurance tools fit for purpose
usability and quality of source data
sound methodology and effective quality assurance mechanism
improving existing data collection methods
exploiting the potential on new data sources
establishing alliances and partnership with data owners
new IT tools and methodological development
organisational changes
partnership of the ESS
enterprise architecture
standards
common methods and tools
sharing IT services and infrastructures
(micro) data exchange and statistical confidentiality
experts working together
dissemination and communication strategy
pool of European statistics
portfolio of dissemination products and services
European statistics brand
USERS
QUALITY
NEW DATA SOURCES
STATISTICAL PROCESSES
DISSEMINATION

6. Objectives USERS QUALITY NEW DATA SOURCES STATISTICAL PROCESSES
data requirements
customise end-user products
data warehouses
target users and products
active role of users in planning European statistics production
use of existing databases and multiple data sources
quality assurance tools for indicators for direct policy use
assessment of usability and quality of new data sources
of user- oriented quality assurance mechanisms
exploitation of both administrative and innovative sources
associated challenges (relations with providers, legal and financial issues, etc.)
investment in methodology and IT infrastructure
reference ESS Enterprise Architecture model
statistical process harmonisation
sharing of data and services in a few high level use cases
EU data pool to different users segments
data services that allow navigation, reuse and visualisation
data warehouse architecture
single Entry Point for European statistics (open data portal)
tailored products and services
USERS
QUALITY
NEW DATA SOURCES
STATISTICAL PROCESSES
DISSEMINATION

7. ESS Vision 2020 portfolio

8. Portfolio of actions Selection and prioritisation criteria
Strategic alignment and relevance
Potential contribution to building infrastructure and services that could be used across several statistical domains
Effective use of integrated data sources, including new data sources
Statistical products enhancement
Implementation through a portfolio of
Projects
Programs
Other actions
to enable the accomplishment of the Vision goals

9. Priority actions ESS Enterprise Architecture
Capabilities and Infrastructures
Standardisation process
Interoperable technology
Common platforms for microdata exchange
New Methods and Tools
Methodology for integrating new sources
Big Data
Data pool for dissemination
Optimal exploitation of new data sources
strategic alliances with public and private partners
legal and privacy framework
capability building
quality of data sources

10. A balanced portfolio PG TF report in November 2014:
The number of projects that can be proposed is limited
The new projects should focus on key areas of the ESS Vision 2020 that are not covered by the currently running or at least designed ESS.VIPs
Overlaps between the projects must be avoided
There should be a focus on a few clear deliverables for each potential ESS.VIP
Outcome: map of the 5 key areas of the Vision with the identified ESS Vision 2020 enabling projects: a balanced implementation portfolio for all five key areas of the Vision

11. Eligibility of ESS.VIPs
Alignement with the ESS Vision 2020
13 criteria outlined in the ESS Vision 2020
Same criteria used in assessing current and frozen ESS.VIPs in summer 2014
Go / no Go

12. Evaluation of ESS.VIPs The evaluation
Provided useful insights in the development of the Vision portfolio
Proposes to make use of the experience gained from ESS.VIPs
Considers that current and frozen ESS.VIP projects are based on valuable and still valid considerations
BUT weaknesses in
planning
clear goal and results setting
buy-in of all involved
manageability
coordination
cost/benefit and risk analysis
taking into account the national perspective

13. ESS.VIPs as part of the ESS Vision 2020 portfolio
Agreement on removing 3 projects (ICT, NAPS-S and PRIX) from the list of the ESS.VIPs, while some of their elements could be continued (Eurostat-internal projects or different context)
Recognition that SIMSTAT, ESBRs, Validation are generally in line with the ESS Vision 2020 – further elaboration of business cases and work plans and presented to ESSC
Similarly for the business cases for ADMIN and ESDEN, as well as the 3 cross-cutting projects (DW, IMS and SERV)
ESSnets 2015 (facilitating tool) discussed in the November ESSC

14. The portfolio (1) Key area 1
User needs and cooperation with stakeholders
Key area 2
Quality of European statistics
Key area 3
New data sources
UA/IPROD
User analytics and innovative products
Objectives: regular and timely analysis and prioritisation of user needs
Deliverables: analysis of user needs and products; monitoring user needs; prioritisation; development lab; training
QUAL
Quality
Objectives: quality management (fit-for-purpose quality assurance methods and tools); quality of data sources.
Deliverables: to be specified at technical level - quality indicators
Big Data ESS.VIP ADMIN potential: Integration sources
Objectives: prepare the ESS for Big Data; use of administrative sources
Deliverables: IT infrastructure, methodology, quality tools, legal frameworks, governance structure

15. The portfolio (2) Key area 4
Efficient and robust statistical processes
Key area 5
Dissemination and communication on European statistics
Supporting Frameworks
ESS.VIPs
SIMSTAT, ESBRS, VALIDATION, ESDEN, SERV, IMS, DW
Objectives: build the ESS infrastructure for production processes
Deliverables: ESS production infrastructure, services and tools
DIGICOMM
Digital communication
DARA remote access to confidential data
Objectives: ease of users' access (data pooling, open data, visualisation tools, mobile technologies, social media; access to microdata
Deliverables: tbc
ESS horizontal frameworks and standards
Enterprise Architecture, cooperation models, data exchange, shared IT infrastructure, tools and methods, coordination of external activities, stakeholder relations etc.

16. Portfolio prioritisation
Criteria drawn from the Task Force report
complemented by others that are normal good practice in project, programme and portfolio management
Attractiveness
Strategic fit; architectural fit; perceived benefits; product enhancement potential
Achievability
Degree of challenge; capability to deliver
Affordability
Whole life cost of the project

17. Governance ESS Committee (ESSC) Vision Implementation Group (VIG)
Vision Implementation Network (VIN)
Portfolio Management Office (PMO)
Directors’ groups
Working Groups
Expert Groups/Task Forces

18. Governance – how it works

19. VIG and VIN
VIG
Formal Commission expert group strategic monitoring of Vision implementation
oversee the successful implementation of the ESS Vision 2020 on behalf of the ESSC
advisory role
prepare recommendations for decisions to be taken by the ESSC (opinions, recommendations and reports)
VIN
informal network of vision implementation experts
no formal status or procedural role in the governance of the portfolio
ensures that Member States not in the VIG are well informed
In principle, the members of the VIG will be drawn from the VIN

20. PMO and other actors Other Actors ESSC PG Directors' Groups
secretariat support to the VIG
collect information on the progress of all projects, monitor risks, oversee dependencies, facilitate training and provide support to project managers
ensure connection with the ESP and the AWP
provide a unified framework (methodologies, templates) integrated with the project and portfolio management methodologies of the Commission
Other Actors
ESSC PG
Directors' Groups
Technical groups
ESS EA TF

21. Time table ESSC and special DGINS - February 2015
DGINS discussion on implementation on the ESS Vision 2020 – September 2014
PG TF “Implementation of the ESS Vision 2020” prolonged till the end 2014
ESSC – November 2014
Emerging content of the portfolio and concrete deliverables in each of the 5 key areas, including potential new VIPs
VIG set-up – January 2015
oversee and coordinate the implementation of the ESS Vision 2020
advise the ESSC on the prioritisation of VIPs
Support by PMO (Eurostat) + Vision implementation network (VIN)
ESSC and special DGINS - February 2015
ESS Vision 2020 portfolio
business cases and work plans
ESS EA
ESSC - May 2015
Annual Work Programme
New projects
ESSnets / Centres of Excellence

22. Workflow ESS.VIPs October November December January February
PMO W
Thematic groups V
VIG
Report G
Directors groups E
ESSC
October
November
December
January
February
March/April
May
ESBRs E V
SIMSTAT E V
VALIDATION E S W G V E
ADMIN S W G V E
DARA S W G V E
ESDEN S G V E
IMS S W G V E
SERV S G V E DW S G E
ESSC
13/11/14
DIME/ITDG SG
8/12/14
VIG
Mid-January 2015
ESSC special DGINS
Feb 2015
DIME/ITDG
Feb 2015
ESSC
May 2015

23. Enterprise Architecture
Building the 2020 ESS
Administrative data
Communication
Governance
Users
Big Data
Validation
Data warehouses
Methods
Services
Quality
Enterprise Architecture
Standards
Network

24. A long journey towards modernisation
ESS collaborative approach – building together
Strong links with
International modernisation activities
Research and methodological community
Stakehoders / users
Step by step approach
Monitor and manage
Working mechanisms

25. What the RDG is called to do?
Important role in supporting frameworks
cooperation models
Important role on impact assessment
Coordination with ESP and AWP
Important role in enhancing skills in the ESS
EMOS
Training

26. Thank you for your attention!