1. STAND-PREP January 2011 Paris 1 Standardisation opportunities Wim Kloek Eurostat

2. STAND-PREP January 2011 Paris 2 Output Non standard aggregations Definitions Quality requirements Release policies Exchange standards (SDMX, Census Hub) MEETS Consistency project (legislation)

3. STAND-PREP January 2011 Paris 3 Post Processing Seasonal adjustment Statistical disclosure control Calculation of indices

4. STAND-PREP January 2011 Paris 4 Throughput Core process, but far from standardised: Start from methods and common language Generic and flexible tools The validation process Integration of the Eurogroups Register

5. STAND-PREP January 2011 Paris 5 Input Maintain quality standards while promoting modernisation: web data collection mixed mode methodology Use of administrative information (legal aspects of) Other reporting standards (XBRL, IAS, IFRS)

6. STAND-PREP January 2011 Paris 6 Scope Standards for methods, processes and tools should be the core of standardisation initiative Some types are already well developed (e.g. classifications, formats) and procedures are in place Need to maintain overall consistency Success stories indicate that the development of methodological standards and related tools should be combined in an early stage