Transcript Introducing Statistics Denmark

European Statistical Law
– in preparation
Kirsten Wismer &
Lars Thygesen
Main topics
1. Professional independence
2. Administrative data
3. Coordinating role of the NSI
4. 'Commitments on Confidence in Statistics'
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1. Professional independence
 “Statistics must be developed, produced and
disseminated in an independent manner,
 particularly as regards the selection of techniques,
definitions, methodologies and sources to be used,
and the timing and content of all forms of
dissemination,
 and that the performance of these tasks is free from
any pressures from political or interest groups or
from Union or national authorities”
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1. Professional independence – means
 Rules for appointment and dismissal of Heads of NSI
should be transparent and based on professional criteria
only.
 MS may establish a national body for assuring
professional independence.
 The Heads of NSI shall have the sole responsibility for
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deciding on processes, method, publications and budget execution
coordinating national authorities
producing national guidelines to ensure quality.
 At EU level, Eurostat shall act independently in ensuring
the production of European statistics
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2. Administrative data
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NSIs, other statistical authorities and Eurostat shall have the right
to access and use all administrative records, promptly and free of
charge, and to integrate these administrative data with statistics.
NSIs and Eurostat shall be consulted and involved in design,
subsequent development and discontinuation of administrative
records built up and maintained by other bodies
NSIs and Eurostat shall be involved in standardisation activities
concerning administrative records.
Access and involvement shall be limited to administrative records
within their own respective public administrative system.
Administrative records shall be accompanied by relevant
metadata.
The NSIs and owners of administrative records shall establish the
necessary cooperation mechanisms
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3. Coordinating role of the NSIs
1. The NSIs shall have the responsibility for coordinating
all activities at national level for the development,
production and dissemination of European statistics.
2. The NSI shall act as the sole contact point for Eurostat.
3. Activities to be coordinated by the NSI:
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Programming and reporting
Quality monitoring
Methodology
Data transmission
Communication
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3. Coordinating role – a compromise?
The Head of NSI
 should publish an annual report on production of
European statistics in MS
 should prepare national guidelines that ensure that
the national production is in accordance with the
Code of Practice
MS
 will ensure that production of European statistics is
accordance to the these guidelines
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4. Commitments on Confidence in
Statistics (CoC)
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Political document aiming at creating good conditions for
NSIs to comply with the CoP.
Purpose: to reinforce the quality of European statistics, to
maintain users’ confidence and to strengthen the
independence of NSIs and Eurostat.
Involve national governments in the responsibility for the
country's compliance with the CoP.
Country specific and adapted to national specificities. CoC
include specific undertakings by the government, national
quality frameworks, self-assessments, improvement actions
and monitoring mechanisms.
Focus on institutional principles (1-3).
Signed at the highest possible level by the government and
the NSI.
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The End!