Side events EUEvalNET (restricted)

14th and 15th April

Established in 1997 by the European Commission/DG Research, The European RTD Evaluation Network (EUevalnet) is a platform for sharing information and best practice on issues related to evaluation methodology, use of research indicators and measurement of research impact.

The Network is a European focal point for discussion and analysis of RTD evaluation and research on evaluation. It aims to:

• Enhance the dialogue and cooperation between national services (e.g. ministries, agencies) in charge of RTD evaluation issues, academics and experts in the field of evaluation as well as relevant Commission Services.
• Strengthen the dialogue between producers and users of RTD evaluations.
• Promote improvements in the demand and supply of RTD evaluation
• Provide information for the efficient use of RTD evaluation training opportunities
• Play an active role in constructing the European Research Area by helping to improve the quality and to strengthen the use of RTD evaluation.

The work of the Network is focussed mainly but not exclusively on publicly funded RTD evaluation within a European context. The Network shall also take into account both experience and know-how from industry as well as from non-European countries and organisations.

The Network is composed of two representatives from each Member State, Candidate Country and country associated with the EU RTD Framework Programme. The representatives are a mixture of researchers with evaluation expertise and officials from national ministries and agencies.

Meetings are held twice a year, either in Brussels (by invitation from the European Commission) or in the Member State holding the EU Presidency. Meetings can also be held elsewhere, for example in Candidate Countries and/or in connection with evaluation congresses, workshops or similar events.