In-depth Mutual Learning a draft proposal for a process Terttu Luukkonen Mutual Learning Exercise – ERAC Workshop Brussels, 30 June, 2015

Purpose To enable – more effective and more in-depth policy learning – MS-driven and policy challenge-based learning – Learning by doing – peer-supported learning

Project-based process Typically 3-4 countries, can be more Limited duration Resources for learning from other countries and written sources – Mutual and frank information exchange – Targeted country visits – External experts supporting learning and searching information

What MLE is not or does not do A study Just another workshop Give recommendations for adopting particular policies Put participating countries in an unequal position

Start of the MLE project Adoption of a topic for MLE project – PSF assisted process – Short description of the project focus MS commitment to the MLE project – Authoritative expression of engagement – Preliminary background report On the policy challenge Past and current attempts to overcome Persistent challenges Expectations concerning the MLE project

Project cycle A ’standard’ MLE project – Preparatory and working meetings – Experts and PSF assisting information search – Country visits for information acquisition – Internal workshop – Dissemination workshop

MS requirements for the project Appointment of major participant and assisting personnel plus allot necessary time for participation Prepare a background report Provide data and information

Respective roles The PSF – Administrative and substantive support – Provision of resources – Engagement of coordinator and expert(s) – Promotion of new MLE projects The coordinator – With the participating MS, help define focus, identify information needs, help organise – Keep track of project progress – Coordinate the work of expert(s) The expert(s) – Challenge papers – Tailored information

Further considerations Outcomes – Peers learning from active participation in the project-based approach – Better informed policy change Dissemination – Reports – Dissemination workshop

Further considerations Added value – A more focused and tailored learning exercise – A relatively short period – A small number of countries – An opportunity to iterative and active self-learning. Costs – H2020 Costs for the coordinator and experts Travels to project-specific meetings – Participating MS

Purpose of breakout groups Identification of policy challenges How MS have overcome challenges Challenges that could benefit from a potential MLE project Are there groups of countries interested in potential MLE projects How to take the process to the next stage