Definition: European Statistical Advisory Committee (ESAC)

Category: Statistical concept; Peer reviews

The European Statistical Advisory Committee (ESAC) ensures that user requirements as well as the response burden on information providers and producers are taken into account in developing the Statistical Programmes. It delivers its opinion on the Multiannual Statistical Programme, addressing in particular its relevance to the requirements of European integration. It also gives its view on the balance (priorities and resources) between different areas of the Multiannual Statistical Programme as well as the annual statistical work programme of the Commission. http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page/portal/ess_eurostat/statistical_committees/ESAC European Union, Decision No 234/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 establishing the European Statistical Advisory Committee and repealing Council Decision 91/116/EEC (Official Journal of the European Communities No L 073, 15/03/2008, p. 13)