BB Peer reviews
As part of its Bridging (BB) function, the European Centre established collaboration with stakeholders in eleven EU accession countries, potential EU accession countries and Eastern Partnership countries (BB countries). Among other things, the European Centre with the support of the Austrian Federal Ministry for Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection, signed Memoranda of Understandings (MoUs) between respective ministries in BB countries. Due to the regular exchange between the European Centre and the ministries needs for research-based and policy-relevant knowledge on social policy is expressed constantly. By implementing mutual learning activities in the BB countries the European Centre provides an answer to countries’ needs related to the better coping with the health and social consequences of COVID-19 and to fighting poverty, especially for vulnerable groups. The project corresponds to the principles, objectives and priorities of the three-year program of Austrian development policy from 2019 to 2021.
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- Implementation of four peer reviews from host countries and partner countries: The added value of the peer reviews lies in the mutual exchange and multilateral learning between (potential) EU accession countries, Eastern partner countries, and EU / AT experts.
- Implementation of two trainings from partner countries: Bilateral trainings take place with a partner country, the European Center and experts with focus given to participatory knowledge transfer. In contrast to the peer reviews, this format deals with specific topics and approaches to solving challenges with participants from one partner country only.
- Development of one hands-on pilot: These are based on reform needs and project ideas that are identified in the peer reviews and trainings in a participatory and needs-oriented manner. With the support of the European Center, an action plan or implementation concept is developed for one country. The hands-on pilot is implemented to support the sustainability of knowledge transfer beyond the activities in the context of peer reviews and training with the final aim of the implementation of the policies in the context of national strategies.
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