1. Overview on the peer reviews in the Member States PGSC 15-16 October 2015 Point 6 of the Agenda Claudia Junker Eurostat

2. Methodology  Basis: CoP and ESS QAF  Self-assessment questionnaires  Additional documents provided  Peer review visit in the country  Report drafted by experts  Diverging views by NSI  Publication of report  Drafting and publication of improvement actions by NSI

3. Eurostat Recommendations (1)  On accessibility and clarity (P 15)  More analytical information  Access to micro-data for researchers  Common/unique database/data portal for all ES  Redesign of websites  Publication of metadata and quality reports  Visualisation of data  On quality commitment (P 4)  Formal quality policy  Systematic quality management (link to GSBPM)  Regular quality reviews  Training on quality management

4. Eurostat Recommendations (2)  On impartiality and objectivity (P 6)  Develop/publish error correction and revision policy  Abolish pre-access to press releases / be transparent about it  Develop comprehensive release calendar  On sound methodology (P 7)  Systematic approach to training  Include modernisation, GSBPM into training programmes  Share training with ONAs  Update reference documentation

5. Eurostat Recommendations (3)  On cost-effectiveness (P 10)  Review the organisational set-up (HQ versus RSO)  Project management, planning, monitoring  Integrated IT environment  Electronic data collection from businesses and households  On appropriate statistical procedures (P 8)  Legal changes to allow access to ADS  On professional independence (P 1)  Change of the legal framework  Revise law to include rules on appointment

6. Eurostat Lessons for peer reviews  Scope too wide – whole CoP, cooperation & integration  SAQ too long  Pros and cons of full outsourcing to be considered – role of Eurostat  Harmonisation of recommendations in terms of magnitude and practicability (equal treatment)  Composition of teams of experts – only external experts, not NSS staff

7. Eurostat Thank you for your attention!