1. Generic statistical law
PGSC October 2015 Point 7 of the Agenda Claudia Junker Eurostat

2. Process UNDA project for the EECCA countries
Recommendations in global assessments
Need to revise the statistical laws
Establishment of an expert group
Heinrich Bruengger, Jan Byfuglien, Armenia, Ukraine, UNECE, EFTA, Eurostat
Two meetings of experts
Consultation at the HLS for EECCA countries
Two documents – generic statistical law and explanatory notes
Final consultation of EECCA countries

3. Content of the generic statistical law
Objective and scope of the law
Main principles of official statistics and definitions
Organization of the national statistical system
Statistical Council and other advisory bodies
Coordination of the national statistical system, including work programmes
Data collection
Statistical Confidentiality
Quality of official statistics
Dissemination
Statistical services
International cooperation
Infringements
Relationship to other legislation
Entry into force

4. Issues Principles and definitions Definition of the NSS
Tasks of the head of the NSI
Level of detail
Resources – to be part of the law?
Confidentiality
Definition of official statistics
Content of annual work programme
Exchange of individual data with ONAs

5. Next steps Discussion in the bureau of CES
Discussion with the EECCA countries
Finalising explanatory notes
Testing in one country (Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan)
Roll out in countries with support and expert advice
Adaptation to other regions?

6. Questions
Need to develop / adjust the GSL to the specifics of the enlargement countries
Workshop/seminar?

7. Thank you for your attention!