1. Urban Audit II - Organisational set-up -
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2. Content Data collection in the pilot phase Proposal for Urban Audit II
Conclusion

3. Chapter 1
The pilot phase
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4. Data collection 1999 One overall contractor
Chose his own sub-contractors in the Member States
Disadvantage: little direct quality control; little involvement of NSOs

5. Proposal for Urban Audit II
Chapter 2
Proposal for Urban Audit II
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6. The challenge of co-operation
Many partners involved
DG REGIO
Eurostat, incl. possibly a contractor
National Statistical Offices
the cities
Quality is best fostered by intensive co-operation and partnership relations

7. Several levels of organisation
European  central co-ordinator
National  national co-ordinator
City  (depends on local set-up)

8. Proposed set-up Commission Other national NSO co-ordinator EUROSTAT
City
Other
source
city
National
Statistical
Office
City
Other source

9. Chapter 3
Conclusion
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10. Conclusion Clarity is essential for efficient data collection
We need volunteers for national co-ordinators

11. Many thanks for your attention
Any questions ?