1. Learning and Development after 2012
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Learning and Development after 2012

2. Eurostat's current situation
Eurostat is undertaking a major revision of its internal Learning and Development strategy
In part, this is a result of the current economic climate in EUROSTAT, efficiency gains and savings need to be made in administrative expenditure and resources
Aim is to do things better, but differently
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3. Collaboration with Member States
Mutual challenges with human and budgetary restrictions; are there synergies to be found / resources to be pooled in terms of training delivery and methods?
Eurostat proposes an ESS/LDSF reflection group with interested MS to explore the options and the way forward.
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4. Long tradition of working well together
The Member States have contributed extensively in the past in the development of very successfull projects
We should use our joint expertise to go a step further
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5. ESS-LDF Reflection group
Where are there synergies in training?
- Basic Statistical training needs;
- Management training;
- Team work, communication and cooperation;
- Basic to advanced statistical training;
- Job-shadowing and study visits.

6. ESS-LDF Reflection group - Working outside the box
How could these synergies be used outside the existing framework of ESTP?
- Share training courses;
- Share knowledge;
- Share expertise.
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7. What can Eurostat offer ?
Expertise in the area of the ESTP;
Expertise as a training provider;
Expertise in the development of training methods/approach;
Expertise of the supranational context;
Expertise in the area of internal training (Eurostat staff).
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8. What would be the outcome?
The expected outcome of the reflection group for the next ESS LDF working group is:
Input for the ESS/LDF of the future;
A proposal for a minimum of two pilot training courses or projects that can be given to all Member States and to Eurostat;
Proposals for a cost-efficient delivery of these trainings, with as wide a distribution as possible,
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9. What would be the outcome?
The group will use existing channels for collaboration, including teleconferencing facilities.
Their work should subsequently be reported back at the next working group meeting.
No budget is foreseen for this project.
This reflection group should be seen as a joint partnership between the Member States and Eurostat.  
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10. What do we get out of today?
Expectations
Member States are invited to express their views on the current proposal for a strategic Learning and Development programme with the aim of contributing experiences and sharing knowledge.
Member States are also invited to share their views on the re-orientation of current projects and to contribute other implementable ideas in addition to the ones outlined above.
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