1. Structural Indicator: Real Growth Rate of Regional GDP

2. Structure of the talk
Background
Example
Timetable

3. Background Request by DG REGIO Regional performance measurement
Comparison with national growth rates

4. Example (Region ie01)
Share (ie01/IE):
GDP (IE, Pr 1995):
GDP (ie01, Pr 1995):
Real Growth Rate: % 8.5%

5. Timetable November 2004: First experimental calculations
December 2004: Transmission to DG REGIO
January 2005: Upload on Structural Indicators Domain (Eurostat Website)

6. Thank you for your attention !
Questions and comments?