News | 23 Apr 2024

Peer review on integrated development strategies in non-urban areas: apply by 2 May

Apply to take part in a peer review for local authorities to receive insights and tailored advice from European peers and experts on how to improve the development and implementation of your 2021-2027 territorial strategies.

Peer review on integrated development strategies in non-urban areas
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The peer review is an in-person, two-day workshop which will take place in mid-June 2024 (place and exact date to follow). Stakeholders, including managing and local authorities, consultants and third parties, involved in the design and implementation of integrated territorial development strategy in non-urban areas (such as ITI, CLLD or other type of territorial tools) are encouraged to apply by 2 May 2024.

The main topic of the peer review is demographic change, however all non-urban 2021-2027 strategies are eligible to apply.

The peer review process will allow participants to:

  • Get involved in first-hand evaluation exercise and use the peer review outcomes to improve their strategies;
  • Discuss common issues and challenges related to ongoing work on integrated development strategies;
  • Network with peers, European Commission staff, and experts.

Learn more about the peer review process and results by taking a look at last year’s event and the territories reviewed in 2023.