Assembly of European
Regions
Peer Review Concept
Strengthening the Family of European Regions
www.aer.eu
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Content
1.
Background
2.
Objectives
3.
Methodology
4.
Why it could be interesting for you
Assembly of European Regions, 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg, Tel. +33.3.88.22.07.07, www.aer.eu
Background
• AER/CEI created the Peer Review Concept as an
instrument to promote regional economic development
in Eastern and Southeastern Europe
• Tool to assess and improve regional performance in
key areas of regional responsibility
• Adapted to be used in other areas of AER‘ s work
(alcohol policies and tourism)
Assembly of European Regions, 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg, Tel. +33.3.88.22.07.07, www.aer.eu
Objectives
The objectives of the peer review concept are:
1.
To allow an exchange of experience between European
regions on key policies for regional administrations
2.
To encourage the development of better regional
policies throughout Europe
3.
To develop new methodologies on key policy issues
Assembly of European Regions, 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg, Tel. +33.3.88.22.07.07, www.aer.eu
Methodology
Multinational team of experts provides advice on enhancing
regional policies and practices in given policy area
Phase 1:
Preliminary assessment of key areas
Phase 2:
Visit by review team
Phase 3:
Comprehensive report including
recommendations on further measures
to enhance policies in host regions
Assembly of European Regions, 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg, Tel. +33.3.88.22.07.07, www.aer.eu
Methodology
Concept based around a checklist that describes a
comprehensive approach for a specific policy area
•
structure interviews, analysis and final report
•
provide standards for consistent judgement
•
identify the source of information
•
provide a way to measure progress towards policy
goals
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Advantages
Different challenges, competences & approaches
•
No ‘one-size-fits-all’ model
•
Checklists do not infer that there is a perfect
approach that all regions should follow
 A number of underlying factors can contribute to
developing successful policies in all European
regions, no matter what their shape or size.
Assembly of European Regions, 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg, Tel. +33.3.88.22.07.07, www.aer.eu
Factors influencing Youth Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Education &
Training
Social/Cultural
legitimacy &
acceptance
Administrative
& regulatory
framework
Youth
Entrepreneurship
Business
assistance &
support
Access to
finance
Source: International Labour Organisation
Assembly of European Regions, 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg, Tel. +33.3.88.22.07.07, www.aer.eu
Assembly of European Regions, 6 rue Oberlin, F-67000 Strasbourg, Tel. +33.3.88.22.07.07, www.aer.eu