1. Peer review experience in the CSB of Latvia
Ieva Zemeskalna
EU Affairs Coordination Division
Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia
MGSC 2015

2. Peer Review assess compliance with ES Code of Practice NSI and NSS
NSI co-ordination role
NSS integration in European Statistical System
3 peers + Eurostat observer
5 days

3. Preparation Inform and explain SAQ (self-assessment questionnaires)
- NSI & 1-3 ONAs
Overview of NSS (description of NSS and respective legal acts)
Contacting respondents and users
Technical matters
(follow the Guide)

4. Preparation cont. start well before involve middle and top management
help ONAs
give as much details and references as possible
give full answer to each question
(additional info & docs)

5. Peer Review Visit key speaker for each principle participants
peers targeted questions => examples help understanding
external participants’ sessions
translation

6. Conclusions We expected detailed audit => general audit
No surprises => Recommendations targeted our weaknesses
Improvement actions => 4 weeks not enough
Review methodology should be ready A=>Z

7. Thank you!