1. 11 Steering group Data Warehousing ESSnet (DWH ESSnet)

2. 2 Introduction In May 2010 the ESSC adopted a report on ESSnet projects in which the notion of “Steering group” was first introduced. The “Steering group” would be a means to improve ESSnet monitoring and assessment (the governance of ESSnet projects would be strengthened). For important projects (over 2 years and above 500k€ funding) a “Steering group” should be set-up systematically. Text on “Steering group” had to be introduced in the FPA of the DWH ESSnet.

3. 3 Text in the FPA of the DWH ESSnet "Steering Group / Eurostat Project leaders The mandate of the Steering Group is to advise and support Eurostat on decisions on the implementation of this ESSNet. It has the following specific tasks: ▪ Advice on the work plan for the ESSNet after the first phase (priorities, quality assurance, resources/costs) ▪ Monitoring of the development of the project ▪ Key methodological issues ▪ Assurance of the ESSNet knowledge transfer and dissemination.

4. 4 Text in the FPA of the DWH ESSnet (cont.) The Steering Group must be composed of the ESSNet coordinator (project manager), production unit in charge (Eurostat project leader(s)), of a representative of the methodological unit, the Eurostat units interested and, if possible, some MS not involved in the project. Its role will be to monitor the main achievements and help the Eurostat project manager to validate key results and options or developments proposed in the project. The METHnet members (Eurostat's internal network of methodologists) will also contribute to the validation of key project reports."

5. 5 Implementation for the DWH ESSnet 1) Role of the “Steering group” -The name is a bit confusing. -Advisory role: to monitor the main achievements and to help Eurostat to validate key results and options or developments proposed in the project. -Decisions are taken by Eurostat’s subdelegated authorising officers.

6. 6 Implementation for the DWH ESSnet (cont.) 2) Who will be invited to participate in the “Steering group”? -ESSnet co-ordinator -Eurostat’s project leader of the ESSnet -Representative of Eurostat’s methodological unit -Representatives of other Eurostat units which are interested or involved in the work of this ESSnet -If possible, representatives of 2 NSIs which are not in the ESSnet. Ideally, 1 NSI for which DWH is completely new and 1 NSI that is more experienced in the field of DWH.

7. 7 Implementation for the DWH ESSnet (cont.) 3) Who organises the “Steering group”? -Eurostat takes the initiative. -2 Steering group meetings will be organised for this ESSnet: one in mid-December 2012 and the second 2 weeks after submission of final report.

8. 8 What about you? This is how we do it in the DWH ESSnet: What do other ESSnets think of it? How do you do it? Other ESS NSIs: Are you willing to participate in such a “Steering group”? The floor is yours