1. Eurostat Good practices for International Cooperation Departments (ICDs) MGSC 19-20 March 2015 Point 5 of the Agenda Torbiörn Carlquist

2. Eurostat Handbook of Good Practices Follow-up of MGSC 2014 - Eurostat prepared a Handbook of Good Practices for ICDs Input from EU Member States, EFTA countries and enlargement countries Around 50 good practices identified and described in a standard format An concise inventory complements the Handbook (Excel version) This should be the final version Rolling document - to be updated whenever other good practices are presented

3. Eurostat Why do we need a Handbook on Good Practices for ICDs? Main objective - to share the use of good practices already implemented by some NSIs to other countries ICDs' set-up – similarities, but also differences (scope, size, working methods, typical activities etc.) Similar constraints for all in terms of resources – useful "source of inspiration" for increasing efficiency and cost- effectiveness Generally small-sized ICDs – pooling together all good practices, the critical mass of expertise is enlarged.

4. Eurostat Structure of the Handbook Six pre-defined categories (some flexibility) and one sheet per good practice identified in each country Categories are as follows:  Strategic documents and mandate for ICD  Coordination – two-way communication with a requirement for action  Communication – mainly one-way to spread knowledge and information Internal to the ICD (and about the ICD for the NSI) External for the rest of the NSI and the external world  Project-related activities – management by the ICD of statistical activities and projects  Monitoring of EU acquis and data transmission  Training

5. Eurostat Thank you for your attention!