Transcript Presentation

SEEA Structure proposal
Starting point conclusions of the LG in New
York, 2006 (short minutes)
–Linkage to SNA
–Standards only for the well developed parts
–No position in different schools of thought
–Case studies and implementation issues
must be removed
–Clear presentation of accounts and itentities
–Maintain the current structure
Main principles of restructuring
–Maintain current chapter structure
–Standardisation only for mature parts
–Update of other parts based on clear needs
–More condensed presentation, like SNA
–Present policy uses in a separate part of the
SEEA
–Stronger linkage of SEEA to indicators
Proposed new chapter structure
1. Introduction
2. SEEA structure
Part I Statistical standard
3. Physical flow accounts
4. Environmentally related activities and products
5. Balance sheets for natural resources
6. Full sequence of monetary current accounts
Part II Experimental accounts
7. Valuation techniques
8. Adjustment of NA aggregates
Part III Applications & policy uses
9. Applications & policy uses
Main issues new structure
– Indicators
– Put the accounting framework upfront
– Compact presentation style, especially
asset accounts
– Level of detail: balance between System’s
approach and the devil of details
– Deviding line between Parts I and II
– Structure of Applications & Policy uses
chapter
– Glosary of terms / Index
Issues for discussion
1. Do you agree with the principles of
restructuring the SEEA?
2. Do you agree with the proposed chapter
structure?
3. Does this structure proposal lead to new
revision issues?
4. Further development of the SEEA
structure?
5. Linkages to other statistical systems