Policy Learning Platform
The Policy Learning Platform is the second action of the Interreg Europe programme. It aims to boost EU-wide policy learning and builds on good practices related to regional development policies.
About the Platform
The Platform is a space where the European policy-making community can tap into the know-how of regional policy experts and peers. It offers information on a variety of topics via thematic publications, online and onsite events, and direct communication with a team of experts.
Our community members can use for free the services we propose to policymakers looking for tailored advice on their policy challenges.
What's in it for you
As a community member, you can access all the knowledge and expertise available through the Platform. You can:
- Meet policymakers sharing similar challenges
- Learn from the experiences of your peers
- Get useful advice for your daily policy-making work and build your professional capacity
You can also actively contribute to our activities:
- Share your own policy-making experience
- Choose the topics you would like the Platform experts to cover in their publications and events
Explore the services that the Policy Learning Platform offers in this brochure. You can also find the methodology of our peer review service alongside experiences in our latest dedicated peer review publication.
Latest Platform news
Take a look at the latest news and publications from the Platform.
The hottest summer: call to action for policymakers
While summer has traditionally been a time for taking a break and recharging batteries, this past summer has (again) been a source of anxiety for many, with raging wildfires, epic floods, a
Aligning skill shortage strategies and Cohesion Policy objectives
While flows of labour are a solution to acute skill shortages in some regions, they generate obstacles to economic development,
Unlocking circular economy solutions in Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship
In 2020, the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform organised an online peer review for the region of Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship, Poland. The region was seeking advice on how to accelerate the shift to a circular economy.
Unlocking green transport solutions in Gävleborg Region
In 2019, the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform organize a peer review in the Gävleborg region on the topic of green transport solutions.
Unlocking the green shift in Vestland county
In September 2020, the Policy Learning Platform organised a peer review in Vestland County that created an opportunity to adopt new policy concepts.
Top 3 policy briefs of 2023 so far
Discover the most read policy briefs of the Policy Learning Platform of 2023 so far.
Innovation Procurement – a powerful public policy tool
The European Commission defines Innovation procurement as “any procurement that buys the p
The Policy Learning Platform is recruiting
The Platform is looking to fill four positions to support the delivery of its thematic activities. Apply by 4 September 2023.
What do you expect after our events?
Let us know what material you expect to receive after our events and what steps you would like to take after participating in them.
Supporting the social economy in 2023: Key learnings
On 15 June, the Policy Learning Platform hosted an online discussion on the support to the social economy in 2023. Discover the learnings.
Regional trends for growth: focus on rural areas
Take a look at the recently published report on the European Commission: Regional Trends for Growth and Convergence in the European Union.
Governance and finance for protected areas: follow-up meeting
On 31 May 2023, the Policy Learning Platform organised a follow-up meeting for the peer review that took place in May 2022, focusing on governance and finance for protected areas. Explore the outcomes of the meeting.
Peer review: a fast track to policy solutions
In today's working environment, policy practitioners face increasingly complex challenges
Zoom-in on Fab Labs
Read about key learnings of our zoom-in session on Fab Labs and their operational aspects.
Shape the Platform's activities: Take the make-a-wish survey
It is time again to share your wishes!
Upcoming Platform events
Discover upcoming events from the Platform.
Setting up regional funds with the European Investment Fund
On 23 November 2023 the Policy Learning Platform is hosting a webinar on the topic of setting up regional funds with the European Investment Fund .
On-demand transport in rural areas
On 28 and 29 November 2023, the Policy Learning Platform is hosting a peer review together with the Ministry for Environment, Climate, Mobility, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of Saarland, Germany. During the two-day event we will dive into the topic of on-demand transport in rural areas .
Preventing academic dropout and boosting employment rates
From 28-30 November 2023 , the Policy Learning Platform is hosting a peer review together with La Réunion.
Unlocking innovation: Regions as laboratories of policy experimentation
On 12 December 2023 from 10:30 to 12:00 CET, the Policy Learning Platform is organising a webinar on unlocking innovation: Regions as laboratories of policy experimentation .
Boosting forest ecosystems
On 14 December 2023, the Policy Learning Platform is hosting an online workshop on the topic of boosting forest ecosystems from 14:00 to 16:30 CET.
What our community says
Europe is facing big transitions because of climate change. Transitions are limited in time and therefore depending on fast learning and connecting with society. The Policy learning platform gives policy advisors the necessary diving board to learn even faster, stay up to speed and connect with society.
Get in contact with us
Do you have a question? Are you looking for resources on a particular topic? Get in touch with us now!
Peer review service
A peer review is an easy, time-efficient and accessible solution. Discover more about the service and apply today!