Peer Review Report 01 – Gipuzkoa
Peer Review Report 01 – Gipuzkoa
As part of the ongoing knowledge exchange, the KORALE Peer Review Report 01 Gipuzkoa represents a foundational step in evaluating and enhancing good practices. It compiles reviews of the initiatives presented by ADINBERRI (Gipuzkoa) during the June 2024 study visit. The review team consisted of representatives from all project partners: Gipuzkoa (Rakel San Sebastian, Ainhoa Becerra), Vienna (Alexandra Münch-Beurle), Lisbon (Mário Rui André), Fingal (Naomi Weir, Cathrina Murphy), Aalst (Heidi Tonnelier / Charlotte De Wilde / Jens Van de Perre / Nicole Ghijsels / Chris De Schutter), and Central Denmark (Lise Arnth Nielsen).
The two good practices reviewed were:
KALELAGUN: A project aimed at transforming outdoor public spaces to enhance well-being, autonomy, and social interaction for older adults. Learn more
HARIAK KANTUZ: A community initiative that utilizes choral music as a tool to foster social connections and inclusion through concerts and participatory activities. Learn more
The review process was structured around five key questions:
1. What did you find most relevant about this Good Practice?
2. What could be improved?
3. What could be replicated/adapted to your region?
4. Is there any Good Practice in your region that could serve as an equivalent for this initiative?
5. What would be your advice to scale up the Good Practice into a wider policy or program?
This framework was used to assess the relevance, adaptability, and scalability of these practices. Participants reflected on what aspects were most effective, what could be improved, and how similar initiatives could be implemented in their own regions. Additionally, they explored potential ways to scale up these practices within broader policy frameworks. Central themes that emerged from the discussions included the importance of community-driven approaches, accessibility, and sustainability in tackling loneliness. The findings provide valuable insights for adapting and expanding these good practices across different social and policy contexts.