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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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)