Eurostat, OECD and Goskomstat of Russia are planning to conduct a joint seminar on problems related with statistical estimation of non-observed economy from 16 to 20 October, 2000 in “Dagomys” resort (see link) in Sochi, Krasnodar region. This seminar will summarize experience of different countries (in the first line, countries, participating in TACIS statistical program) in this area, as well as deeply discuss the draft of “Handbook on statistical estimation of non-observed economy” developed according to the recommendations of the Statistical Division of the United Nations by international group of experts under supervision of OECD Statistical Directorate.

The working `languages of the seminar will be Russian and English (simultaneous translation will be provided during the session).

The problem of realistic statistical evaluation of parameters for non-observed economy has a special importance for the countries with transitional economies. The Goskomstat of Russia considers it to be a great importance to attract to seminar well-known economists, representatives of executive, legislative circles and scientists. Specialists from the Goskomstat of Russia, CIS representatives, experts from other countries and international organizations, as well as representatives from different Russian bodies and scientific organizations will take part in this seminar.

The thesis’s (see link) of the reports from invited participants are to be published in the Goskomstat of Russia’s web-site, when submitted.

Those who wish to present a paper on given subjects and take part in a seminar at any conditions can send claim for participation using registration form (see link) and their papers (not more than 10 pages for paper and 1,5-2 pages for thesis’s) at National Accounts Department by e-mail MASAKOVA_ID@gks.ru. The seminar organizers will jointly decide about possible participation form for authors of the most interesting papers.

Goskomstat of Russia is grateful in advance for showing interest in the seminar and express readiness for collaboration with all interested persons and organizations.

You can get additional information on draft agenda of the seminar (see link) and other related issues from the National Accounts Department (tel. 207 44 22, e-mail MASAKOVA_ID@gks.ru), or from Department of foreign countries statistics and international cooperation of the Goskomstat of Russia (tel. 207 27 55, FAX: 207 49 27; e-mail egorenko@gks.ru).