A template file has been distributed to the National Correspondents in order to facilitate the compilation of the country report. The Country Report Template contains the basic structure of the country report, following a standardized format for publication as a FRA working paper. This template provides one chapter for each table and, under each table, a number of sub-headings. The sub-headings follow the methodology explained in this document.
It is important that all countries use this template, and provide information under each sub-heading as appropriate. The following may serve as guide as to what should be included under each sub-heading:
FRA 2005 Categories and definitions
The FRA 2005 categories and definitions are included in the beginning of each table to make the Country Report self-explaining without access to other FRA documents.
National Data Sources
Document clearly and concisely all data sources that have been selected and used for the specific FRA 2005 reporting table. Assign a quality rating to the data sources. Comment on any problems encountered in finding relevant data sources. If no data sources have been found that meet the requirements, this should be noted.
National Classification and Definitions
Document clearly and concisely all the classifications and definitions used in the national data sources that have been selected and used for the FRA 2005 reporting process. Comment on any problems or incompatibilities in classification and definitions.
Original National Data
Present in tabular form the data available from the selected data sources. Comment on any inconsistencies or other problems that may affect further analysis.
Calibration
If calibration of area related data has been performed (see chapter 3.3), indicate the calibration factor used. Calibration may also be used if the data presented do not reflect the situation at national level. In such a case, indicate how the calibration has been performed and for what reason.
Estimation and Forecasting
If estimation and/or forecasting has been performed in order to report data for the FRA 2005 reference years (1990, 2000, 2005), indicate how the estimation / forecasting has been performed. Comment on any problems
Reclassification into FRA 2005 Classes
When national data are not directly available for the FRA 2005 categories, a reclassification is necessary. The reclassification matrix should be presented here, and the rationale behind the assignment of reclassification percentages should be indicated.
Data for National reporting table TXX
Insert a table with data according to the template from the document “Specification of National Reporting Tables”.
Comments to National reporting table TXX
Use, if necessary, to give any particular comments on the data presented in the national reporting table.
