Essential SNA: building the basics

Abstract

Within the framework of statistical cooperation, Eurostat is conducting a series of projects that aim at a successful implementation of the 2008 System of National Accounts (SNA) in the Least Developed Countries, micro-states and other countries that have not yet implemented the SNA. The handbook "Essential SNA Building the Basics" intends to support a successful implementation of the SNA, giving instruments to make an analysis of basic data when preparing national accounts statistics for the first time or improving the existing situation. The version 2013 includes developments with respects to the Milestones developed by ISWGNA for monitoring the 2008 SNA implementation. A new chapter concerning the compilation of supply and use table has been added.