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The ARTS quick-scan methodology

This methodology aims to develop a simplified, evidence-based procedure for ex-ante Territorial Impact Assessment (TIA) of EU policy proposals. It combines expert knowledge, an Excel tool, and standardized indicators to assess the exposure and sensitivity of regions to different policy proposals and their territorial impacts. The results are presented in maps at NUTS 2 level.

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The ARTS quick-scan methodology

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  1. The ARTS quick-scan methodology ARTS Assessment of Regional and Territorial Sensitivity Aalborg, June 2012

  2. History of TIA in ESPON • The pioneering TIA projects of ESPON • ESPON 2006 Programme: • TIA of several EU Sector policies • TIA modelling (Tequila, MASST, etc.) • Territorial Impact Package for Transport and Agricultural Policies (ESPON TIPTAP) • The new operational TIA projects of ESPON • Territorial and regional sensitivity of EU Directives (ARTS) • ESPON and Territorial Impact Assessment (EATIA)

  3. ESPON ARTS • Challenge: • EU policy proposals influence development of regions • with often unintended and / or unknown effects • Task: • Develop a simplified, evidence-based procedure of an ex-ante Territorial Impact Assessment (TIA) • Approach: • To develop a “quick” TIA-check • To combine expert knowledge + an Excel tool and standardised indicators • To show results in maps (NUTS 2 level)

  4. Policies Regions Exposure Territorial sensitivity Territorial impact The vulnerability concept Different foreachpolicyproposal Independantofpolicyproposal

  5. TIA quick check in 9 Steps • Brainstorming for the conceptual model: How does a directive affect the development of regions? • Dealing with discrete cause/effect chains • Which types of regions are affected? • What is the intensity of exposure on different fields? • What is the territorial impact on regions? • Do the results make sense? • Which regions are affected in which fields? (maps) • What are the policy implications? • How to communicate the results?

  6. (1) Conceptual model: Brainstorming Creating a systemic picture linking the regulations with territorial effects

  7. Regulative framework Environmental effects (1) Result: Conceptual Model Air – aerial spraying prohibited – Improvement of air quality National Action Plan – Monitoring & Control Implementation process Deducing potential effects from Directives Training Emission Water – efficient application techniques (no aerial spraying, no drift application) – Improvement of water quality Education/awareness Soil – „immission“ decreases – improvement of soil quality (sustainable use of) Pesticides Socio-economic effects Eco-system/Bio-diversity Agricultural production quantity Land use/types of territories – Natura 2000/FFH – special use of land (hospitals, parks, playgrounds) – strong protection Agricultural production quality Input related sectors – pesticide production – spraying equipment Employment Social effects Innovation Recreational value of land Output related sectors – drinking water – fisheries – tourism Quality of Life Human Health positive correlation negative correlation

  8. TIA quick check in 9 Steps • Brainstorming for the conceptual model: How does a directive affect the development of regions? • Dealing with discrete cause/effect chains (branching) • Which types of regions are affected? (regional exposure) • What is the intensity of exposure on different fields? • What is the territorial impact on regions? • Do the results make sense? • Which regions are affected in which fields? • What are the policy implications? • How to communicate the results?

  9. (3) Expert judgment: types of regions exposed Provided: 20 typesofregions (NUTS2)tobeselected

  10. TIA quick check in 9 Steps • Brainstorming for the conceptual model: How does a directive affect the development of regions? • Dealing with discrete cause/effect chains • Which types of regions are affected? • What is the intensity of exposure on different fields? (exposure matrix) • What is the territorial impact on regions? • Do the results make sense? • Which regions are affected in which fields? • What are the policy implications? • How to communicate the results?

  11. (4) Expert judgment: exposure caused by Directive 0: no 1: yes 41 thematicfields

  12. TIA quick check in 9 Steps • Brainstorming for the conceptual model: How does a directive affect the development of regions? • Dealing with discrete cause/effect chains • Which types of regions are affected? • What is the intensity of exposure on different fields? • What is the territorial impact on regions? • Do the results make sense? • Which regions are affected in which fields? • What are the policy implications? • How to communicate the results? (write-up)

  13. (5) What is the territorial impact on regions? Result of the Excel tool

  14. (7) Result: Map for each indicator Effects of Directive on recognition of qualification on migration balance in countries of origin

  15. TIA quick check in 9 Steps • Brainstorming for the conceptual model: How does a directive affect the development of regions? • Dealing with discrete cause/effect chains (branching) • Which types of regions are affected? (regional exposure) • What is the intensity of exposure on different fields? • What is the territorial impact on regions? (Territorial Impact Matrix) • Do the results make sense? (plausibility and quality check) • Which regions are affected in which fields? (mapping the results) • What are the policy implications? • How to communicate the results? (write-up)

  16. TIA Quick Check in 2 versions A Standard version and an Advanced version • The standard TIA quick check: • Helps to identify the relevant fields • Shows NUTS2 regions with a potentially high impact • Helps to set a focus for more detailed impact analysis. • The advanced TIA quick check • Provides the technical framework • Allows users to define special indicators • Can be used also for NUTS3 regions and beyond

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