Presenter(s):Åsa Jacob, Aaron Cachia & Dietmar Maass, Eurostat
e-mail(s):ESTAT-ESSC_DGINS_PG@ec.europa.eu
Date:10 January 2018
EMOS learning outcome addressedThe system of official statistics
Webinar aimsThe webinar aims to introduce participants to the ESS, the role of its governance bodies, formal procedures and involvement of the EU member states. Examples will be used to illustrate the complexity of decision-making processes and importance of the ESSC as a comitology committee.
Webinar learning outcomesTo apprehend the broader picture to understand the composition and governance structure of the ESS.
To be aware of the relations between the main governance bodies.
To become familiar with the complex decision-making process in the ESS, and the role of the ESSC as a comitology committee.

Webinar content		–   General presentation of the ESS.
–   Tasks and responsibilities of governance bodies in the ESS.
–  Strategic decision making in the ESS (bodies, procedures, examples)
–   Strategic advice to the ESS (bodies, procedures, examples).
–   Relationship between the ESS and the ESCB.
Difficulty levelIntroductory
Prerequisites for the webinar/
Further readings and resourcesRegulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on European statistics
Presentation material
EMOSWebinar01 ESS Presentation
Recording of the webinarEMOSWebinar01 ESS Recording