1. Prodcom ESTP course 15-16 October 2013
User needs October 2013, Luxembourg
11-User needs
Prodcom ESTP course October 2013

2. Prodcom ESTP course 15-16 October 2013
User Needs
The European Commission and the national governments need data to monitor industry and markets and to develop their corresponding policies.
The enterprises benefit from data provided by the Prodcom system which allow them to evaluate markets and opportunities for development.
11-User needs
Prodcom ESTP course October 2013

3. Classification and description of the Prodcom users (1/3)
Description of the user
Needs in terms of statistics
DG Enterprise
The policy arm of the Commission regarding the business sector
Measurement and monitoring of the policy agenda, especially the Lisbon targets
Other directorates
(DG TRADE, COMP, MARKT, etc)
Policy setting
Various, especially in the business domains
11-User needs
Prodcom ESTP course October 2013

4. Classification and description of the Prodcom users (2/3)
Description of the user
Needs in terms of statistics
Other ESTAT Units
Environmental statistics and accounts
Statistics on products such as hazardous chemicals, products whose manufacture emits greenhouse gases and other products with an environmental impact.
Food Safety statistics
Food safety statistics monitor the manufacture of food and beverages.
11-User needs
Prodcom ESTP course October 2013

5. Classification and description of the Prodcom users (3/3)
Description of the user
Needs in terms of statistics
EU Entreprises and EU Trade Associations
European business sector
Market research, intra EU comparisons.
The national governments and their national authorities
National administrations
International comparisons
The public
Research institution, students, media
Varied, mainly intra EU comparisons
11-User needs
Prodcom ESTP course October 2013