Agencies: Origin of Tasks, Local Conditions and Staffing

"Many agencies carry out new tasks but a significant number have taken over tasks from the Commission and/or Member States. Most agencies have received at least start-up help from the host state. Generally, agencies have good access to international transport and international schooling but some face difficulties such as expensive schooling and accommodation, or lack of childcare or job opportunities for spouses. While for individual agencies, a significant proportion of staff tend to be of host country nationality, for the agency "sector" as a whole, nationalities are more widely distributed."