The project commissioned by the ESPON EGTC and carried out by a consortium led by ÖIR – Austrian Institute for Regional Studies (AT) focuses on the upgrade of the existing Territorial Impact Assessment (TIA) methodology.
Territorial Impact Assessment (TIA) has become an increasingly important instrument for ensuring that public policies, legislation and investment programmes contribute to territorial cohesion and balanced development across Europe.
The main objective of the project is to upgrade and expand the ESPON Territorial Impact Assessment methodology, moving beyond the existing “quick check” approach towards a more scientifically rigorous, flexible and policy-relevant tool.
The project aims to make the method more flexible, robust and applicable at national and subnational levels.
The project outputs will support national and regional authorities in stronger integrating territorial thinking into policy design.