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This methodology was discussed and agreed by REPIN members at their 2003 Annual Meeting (kiev, Ukraine). The basic principle is that peer reviews are voluntary and carried out at the request of the central environmental authority (Ministry of Environment or similar).
Preparatory phase. The preparatory phase consists of preliminary analysis based on available background reports, national policy and legal framework, and a self-assessment questionnaire. Prior to the review mission, the local counterparts disseminate the Guiding Principles among all stakeholders at the national level, which contributes to a better understanding of the reference framework for the review among stakeholders.
Review mission. The review mission is carried out during one-two weeks by a team of experts from OECD countries, countries from the region, international organisations (including NGOs), and the OECD Secretariat. The review mission includes a series of interviews with political leaders, managers and experts representing the Ministry’s headquarters and regional departments, regulators and inspectors, other governmental organisations, as well as NGOs and the regulated community. In average, some 70-80 people are consulted during these meetings. At the end of their mission, the review team presents initial findings at a meeting with staff from the environmental authority and other stakeholders. In addition, a donor meeting and a press conference are held on the objectives, outcomes, and follow-up of the review mission.
Review report. The draft review reports are prepared by the Secretariat based on inputs from the expert team. The final set of conclusions and recommendations are adopted by consensus with the partner country. A round-table with key stakeholders is conducted to launch the final report.
Two review reports are available – for Armenia and the Kyrgyz Republic.
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