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Peer review
Our peer review service can help you resolve your policy challenge with selected peers and our experts.
What is a peer review?
A peer review is a two-day meeting in which you look at your regional policy challenge together with a group of carefully selected peers with relevant experience and our Platform experts. Relevant local stakeholders can also be involved. The objective is to give you advice, recommendations and an action plan to resolve your challenge.
During the peer review, you will get:
- An in-depth analysis of your policy challenge
- An exchange of experience with relevant policymakers
- A presentation of potential solutions
You will benefit from specific recommendations and knowledge to make better-informed decisions.
Peer review experiences
Take a look at experiences from previous beneficiaries in these short videos.
Frequently asked questions
You can submit your application at any time. The assessment is made on a rolling basis within a month from the reception of an application.
- Start by consulting the Terms of Reference to make sure you are eligible
- Download the template to prepare your application.
- Submit your application by filling in the online form.
In case you have any questions, contact the Thematic Managers of the Policy Learning Platform, Elena Ferrario or Antoine Duquennoy.
We look for peers with relevant thematic experience and expertise according to the information you provide in your application form.
First, through a “call for interest”, we conduct a list of selected European policymakers from the Interreg Europe community who are best suited to understand your specific territorial and policy context, and who can give you concrete and useful advice.
Then, we consult with you the list of selected peers who agreed to participate to make the final selection.
We offer the possibility to cover catering, interpretation and local transport costs for study visits (if relevant) for the beneficiaries of peer reviews. Furthermore, the Platform can cover travel and staff costs for participation of peers within certain ceilings. You can find additional details in the Terms of Reference.
Read the Terms of Reference.
When you are ready to start your application, download the template and submit your official request by filling in the online form.
Explore our peer review methodology below:
You can also find more information about how the peer review process works in practice and how to apply in our peer review publication.
Public authorities already involved in an Interreg Europe project (as partner or stakeholder) can apply for a peer review only on topics that do not overlap with the issues tackled by the project. In case of a high number of requests, priority will be given to public organisations that are not involved in approved projects.
Experiences from beneficiaries
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The peer review has proved to be a strong instrument to convince regional leadership and policymakers to foster changes and innovations proven successful in other regions.
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Sharing your experience as a peer is interesting and exciting. Seeing the strong interest of the host region is encouraging and motivating.
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Apply for a peer review
Submit your peer review application today and find solutions to your policy challenge with our experts and peers!
Latest peer review reports
Read about previous peer reviews in the reports.
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Regional measures to address shortages of healthcare professionals in Centre-Val de Loire
On 3-4 July 2024, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review for the Centre-Val de Loire region, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on how to address this shortage of health professionals.![Peer review Genoa.jpg Peer review Genoa.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/Peer%20review%20Genoa.jpg?itok=d3yIcL0A)
Urban innovation to attract businesses and qualified workers in Genoa
On 27-28 June 2024, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review for the Municipality of Genova, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on how to develop effective urban planning strategies to attract businesses and qualified workers.![Peer review group picture_Budapest Peer review group picture_Budapest](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/Peer%20review%20group%20picture_Budapest.jpg?itok=WkJ4Cy-Y)
Strengthening Hungarian Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in ESG Related Aspects
On 2-3 July 2024, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review for the Hungarian Economic Development Agency, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on how to support SMEs in ESG related aspects.![sustainable fisheries - Emilia Romagna peer review.jpeg sustainable fisheries - Emilia Romagna peer review.jpeg](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/sustainable%20fisheries%20-%20Emilia%20Romagna%20peer%20review.jpeg?itok=iUjmXrWX)
Decarbonisation of fisheries and aquaculture in the Region Emilia-Romagna
On 5-6 June 2024, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review for the General Directorate of Agriculture, Hunting and Fishing of the Emilia-Romagna Region, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on how to decarbonise the fisheries and aquaculture sector in the region.![Peer review - East Flanders Peer review - East Flanders](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/Peer%20review%20-%20East%20Flanders.jpg?itok=d5ylpu5a)
Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) within a multi-level perspective in East Flanders
The Policy Learning Platform conducted a peer review for the Province of East Flanders in Ghent, Belgium, held on 6-7 March 2024.![Wooden building - Vienna.jpeg Wooden building - Vienna.jpeg](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/Wooden%20building%20-%20Vienna_0.jpeg?itok=TgpSuy9p)
Biobased building materials in the Province of Zeeland
On 29-30 May 2023, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review for the Province of Zeeland, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on how to scale-up use of biobased building materials in the region.![Group picture II - Leitrim peer review.jpg Group picture II - Leitrim peer review.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/Group%20picture%20II%20-%20Leitrim%20peer%20review.jpg?itok=oODTXhQF)
Sustainable eco-system for creative industries in Leitrim County Council
The Policy Learning Platform conducted a peer review for the Leitrim County Council, on 02-03 May 2024, in Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland. The peer review sought to give advice on how to provide the best support to local entrepreneurs from the design and film sector.![Peer review - Valenciennes Peer review - Valenciennes](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/Image%20%281%29_0.jpg?itok=UgS1zOLG)
Promoting gender inclusive urban planning policies in Valenciennes Métropole
The Policy Learning Platform conducted a peer review for Valenciennes Métropole, France, held on 17-18 April 2024. Valenciennes Métropole sought inspiration to promote gender inclusive urban policies, namely regarding the process to involve stakeholders in a gender mainstreaming approach.![Peer Review Hessen - Group picture Peer Review Hessen - Group picture](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/Peer%20Review%20Hessen%20-%20Group%20picture.jpg?itok=Kjjb6ot6)
CO2 impact assessment methodologies for applicants and funding program owners
On 30-31 January 2024, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review for the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy, Transportation, and Housing from German State of Hesse, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on assessing applicants for funding based on the potential CO2 impact of the projects.![Group picture - Peer Review Lille Métropole Group picture - Peer Review Lille Métropole](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/Group%20picture%20-%20Peer%20Review%20Lille%20M%C3%A9tropole.png?itok=ZJNu-W_4)
Financing and incentivising energy renovation of condominiums
On 31 January – 1 February 2024, the Policy Learning Platform organised a peer review for the Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL), France, which requested advice on ‘Financing and incentivising energy-efficient renovation of condominiums’.![Group picture - Peer review - Azores Group picture - Peer review - Azores](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/Group%20picture%20-%20Peer%20Review%20Azores.jpg?itok=nie3AQPr)
Challenge-driven innovation to promote university-industry collaboration
The Policy Learning Platform conducted a peer review for the Autonomous Region of the Azores, Portugal, held on 30-31 January 2024. The Azores government sought inspiration to promote challenge-driven innovation policies for university-industry collaboration.![Group picture Group picture](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/group%20picture.jpg?itok=SC2W1Pd-)
New financial instruments to support development of enterprises in Usti Region
On 14-15 November 2023, the Policy Learning Platform held an on-site peer review for the Innovation Center Ústí nad Labem (ICUK), which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on the set up of financial instruments in support of local entreprises in Usti nad Labem.![Press conference discussion Press conference discussion](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_height_180/public/paragraph_image_100/JUL01305-Avec%20accentuation-Bruit_0.jpg?itok=LLJdBwya)