Eurostat D2 – Regional Indicators and Geographical Information Eurostat call for proposals to fund a European activity in the area of grids and geo-statistics Joint Working Party Meeting National Mapping Agencies – National Statistical Offices Luxembourg, 3-4 March 2008 Daniele Rizzi – daniele.rizzi@ec.europa.eu 4 March 2008 Eurostat D2 – Regional Indicators and Geographical Information

FINANCING DECISION - EUROSTAT - 2008 Title and description of project planned Expected results Cofinancing Budget Statistics and Spatial Information Contribute to the definition of statistical components in INSPIRE data themes 30 % 200.000 € Grant beneficiaries: National Statistical Institutes or other authorities empowered to produce official Community statistics. 4 /3/2008 Eurostat call for proposals to fund a European activity in the area of grids and geo-statistics

A consortium of NSIs NSIs are invited to produce a common approach with European value added, with at least five Member States working together, and with one of them to take the lead and to coordinate the project. Without closing the possibilities for individual NSIs to make proposals, the objectives of this action should be ideally achieved through the setting up of a network of excellence at the European level. 4 /3/2008 Eurostat call for proposals to fund a European activity in the area of grids and geo-statistics

Modalities The network coordinator will present the grant proposal The action will be presented as a unique grant with detailed activities, action plan and timetable The network coordinator will present the different activities that will be performed by each NSI Grant agreement will be signed only with the network coordinator. Payments will be done to the coordinator that will then be responsible to make the necessary payments to the participating NSIs A consortium agreement will formalise the commitment of participating NSIs in the distribution and execution of tasks 4 /3/2008 Eurostat call for proposals to fund a European activity in the area of grids and geo-statistics

ESSnet The idea of an ESSnet project is that a few countries, interested in a specific domain, would actively collaborate its development and disseminate the results to those not participating. The actions supported by the ESSnet shall serve the interests of the whole ESS while in line with the 5 year statistical programme. NSIs are encouraged to participate actively in setting up ESSnet projects that would exploit and further develop their expertise in various domains. They are welcome to proactively propose collaborative actions. This could be either in sector working groups or at the SPC. 4 /3/2008 Eurostat call for proposals to fund a European activity in the area of grids and geo-statistics

What is an ESSnet? ‘A network of several ESS organisations aimed at providing results that will be beneficial to the whole ESS’ Several partners. Results to non participating Issues of European interest Compatible with 5 Year Programme Cost-effective (avoid duplication) Knowledge sharing, innovation, harmonisation Sustainability ESS organisations mainly involved 4 /3/2008 Eurostat call for proposals to fund a European activity in the area of grids and geo-statistics

ESSnet Preparatory Phase Proposed mechanisms for developing an ESSnet programme: ESSnet projects proposals made in WG's sectors. Eurostat to develop the yearly ESSnet plan of activities. Eurostat to present it to the SPC for agreement. Technical Proposals for the retained ESSnet projects sent to Eurostat Eurostat to evaluate these proposals: accept, reject or request improvements. 4 /3/2008 Eurostat call for proposals to fund a European activity in the area of grids and geo-statistics

Knowledge Transfer and Dissemination An ESSNet core task: Establishment of a Website for disseminating results Training sessions to non members Workshops, Handbooks or manuals for implementation Development of methodological and IT tools made available Provision of customised support for implementation Present ideas to ensure inclusion of non-participating MS after the end of the project Eurostat could eventually finance a more limited action for implementation in additional non participating NSIs Additional evaluation of the project ( one year after the end of the contract) to assess the proposed actions for disseminating the results 4 /3/2008 Eurostat call for proposals to fund a European activity in the area of grids and geo-statistics