Policy research & evaluation

Evidence-led policy research for sustainable regions and economies

RegioGro supports European institutions, governments and development partners with evaluation, policy analysis and place-based research across the EU and Western Balkans.

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mapa zapadnog Balkana - RegioGro Precizna animirana mapa Srbije, Crne Gore, Bosne i Hercegovine, Severne Makedonije, Hrvatske i Albanije prema stvarnim geografskim podacima (kontura Albanije je aproksimacija), gde se drzave redom pojavljuju fade-in efektom, gradovi pulsiraju, i mapa se nakon nekoliko sekundi odzumira i uklapa u kontekst cele Evrope. Zagreb Beograd Skoplje Podgorica Sarajevo Tirana
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public servants trained

Tailored advisory and analytical services designed to support public institutions, donors, and organizations throughout every stage of the policy cycle.

Applied Innovation Lab

Design and development of new tools, AI-assisted approaches and future-oriented solutions for changing environments in farming and across sectors.

Explore Service

Training & Capacity Building

Capacity-needs assessment, development of tailored training materials, facilitation of workshops and evaluation of institutional learning and uptake.

Explore Service

Programme Design & Implementation

Objectives, targeting, delivery mechanisms, governance, risk and implementation support.

Explore Service

Research & Data Analysis

Study design, data collection, statistical and qualitative analysis, and comparative synthesis across mixed methods.

Explore Service

Policy & Regulatory Development

Evidence assessment, policy option analysis, regulatory review, policy reform, and consultation support.

Explore Service

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

Theory of change, indicator systems, performance tracking, feedback loops and reporting frameworks.

Explore Service

Deep thematic knowledge and contextual insights across key policy domains driving sustainable regional, agricultural, and socio-economic development.

Sustainable & Circular EconomyPolicy Evaluation & Impact AssessmentCAP and Rural DevelopmentSkills & Labour MarketsMonitoring & EvaluationRegional Territorial & Local DevelopmentQualitative & Quantitative ResearchSocial InclusionCapacity BuildingLocal GovernanceEx-ante & Ex-post EvaluationRisk AssessmentProgramme Design & ImplementationAgriculture & Common Agricultural PolicyRegional & Territorial DevelopmentEU Policy

Fetured Projects

We transform research into actionable strategies through policy evaluation, impact assessment, and evidence-based solutions for agriculture and regional development.

Comparative Analysis of the CAP Strategic Plans and Their Contribution to EU Objectives

EU-wide comparative assessment of the 28 Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plans for 2023–2027, examining funding priorities, implementation choices, environmental and climate ambition, performance monitoring and the effectiveness of the CAP’s new delivery model.
2023
Expert contributor – Sanja Brkanović

ESPON NoStaGeo: Territorial Governance of Non-Standard Geographies

Pan-European research on functional areas and territorial governance, examining how emerging economic, environmental and infrastructure relationships can be governed beyond conventional administrative boundaries.
2025
National expert for Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo

The Future of the European Farming Model

Strategic analysis of the structural resilience, competitiveness, environmental footprint and social model of European family farming facing economic and market transitions.
2022
Co-Author - Sanja Brkanovic

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Latest insights

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