1. Implementing EBOPS 2010 and modes of supply. Setting the stage
Agenda
Item 4fi
OECD Statistics Directorate
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2. Overview of country responses EBOPS 2010
15 countries responded.
Only Australia has implemented already BPM6
EU member countries plan to publish in September 2014 with reference year 2013.
2012 seem to be broadly target date for non EU members.
Countries plan to collect information that is meaningful for the country itself.
“Low hanging fruit type” changes will be implemented first
Issue of interinstitutional cooperation (Customs, reports from ITRS, Surveys) is raised in particular for collecting Manufacturing services, maintenance and repair services and Merchanting.
3rd WPTGS meeting 4-6 October 2010, OECD

3. Problematic items for EBOPS 2010
Manufacturing services on inputs owned by others.
transport payable by border, seasonal and other short-term workers and division among modes of transport
alternative presentation for Travel;
sub-items under item Charges for the use of intellectual property, n.i.e.;
under “Computer software” the distinction between “Software originals” and “Others”;
under “Audiovisual services” the distinction between “Audiovisual originals” and “Others”.
sub-items under item Research and development services;

4. Overview of country responses Modes of supply.
Most often no immediate plan to publish TIS by mode
However interest in the issue.
Austria plans start a project in 2014/2015
Eurostat should establish workshop on the topic.
New Zealand could add question on modes of supply on its ITS 2011.

5. Modes of supply continued
Suggestion that int. org could estimate the data indirectly from countries.
Issue of resources raised.