Final evaluation - Central Services to the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC): sustainable and innovative cities and regions

The main objectives of this evaluation are to provide the relevant services of the European Union, the interested stakeholders with:

• an overall independent assessment of the past performance of the Central Services to the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC): Sustainable and innovative cities and regions, paying particular attention to its results measured against its expected objectives; and the reasons underpinning such results;
• key lessons learned, conclusions and related recommendations in order to improve current and possible future Actions.

The main users of this evaluation will be:

• European Commission: FPI, DG REGIO, DG INTPA
• Policy makers responsible for regional -related issues
• Environment, trade and industry counsellors in EU Delegations
• Implementing partners