PRESS A presentation on PRESS as a tool

PRESS A presentation on PRESS as a tool for collaboration … 4 June 2010 OR

PRESS … THE ONE AND ONLY

Table I: Support to Statistical Development – commitments, by Recipient Country

Table II: Support to Statistical Development by Development Partner

Table III: Support to Statistical Development, 2007 -2009, by Statistical Activity

Table IV: Active commitments, by Recipient Country and Key Development Partner

Table V: Planned Support to Statistical Development, Year N and beyond by Development Partner

Contents • The Good – Product PRESS - its usefulness – Eurostat’s experience • The Bad - PRESS pitfalls to be overcome • The Ugly – PRESS parley and moving on • The One and Only – Empowering PRESS

The Good (the principles) • Increased knowledge • Raising visibility of statistical support, identifying gaps • Rationalising scarce resources

The Good (the practice) • Increased knowledge – how? Ø For all internal reporting exercises, eg European Commission’s Joint Annual Reviews - screen shots, pdfs and links to PRESS sent to EU delegations and country desks

The Good (the practice) • Increased visibility – how? Ø Illustrates specific statistics at work: who, where, what and how – helps programming

The Good (the practice) • Increased efficiency – how? Ø Efficiency: internal knowledge database set up which answers our major reporting needs

The Bad (shoot out) • Not all donors report • There may be double counting or over/under estimation • Classification too detailed • Future activities unreliable • PRESS – “not another form to fill”

The Bad (solutions) • Not all donors report Ø Show value of reporting - results and self interest

The Bad (solutions) • Double counting or over/under estimation Ø Change mindset: activities are a major, the funding a minor component

The Bad (solutions) • Classification too detailed Ø Project managers should complete classification

The Bad (solutions) • Future activities unreliable Ø Transparency paramount to allow planning and programming coordination

The Bad (solutions) • PRESS – “not another form to fill” Ø Integrate PRESS reporting into a system which meets your other reporting needs. E -questionnaire and e-extraction will help.

The Ugly (sour grapes) • We can’t do it! • It isn’t used! • It overlaps with … (another system)!

The Ugly (reminders) • We can’t do it! Ø PRESS endorsed by multi-lateral donors and CCSA. If the European Commission can, so can you!

The Ugly (reminders) • It isn’t used! Ø One of the biggest donors is attempting to respect the Paris Declaration principles

The Ugly (reminders) • It overlaps with … (another system)! Ø No other system gives such detailed information on statistical activities

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The One and Only • Not only a unique product but a tool providing the chance to move forward to true collaboration • Easy to use – enthusiastic feedback • Incremental improvements welcome – your input required • Spread the word!

THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST It’s time for discussion! 4 June 2010