The European Metrology Research Programme (EMRP), which is the object of this mid-term evaluation, is the third Article 169 (now Article 185 TFEU) initiative identified in the 7th Framework Programme. Though it is quite a new initiative in the EU research panorama and furthermore only the projects of two of the foreseen five calls have been selected, negotiated and are in the process of being carried out, the panel expresses an overall positive judgment and approval of the programme. The panel wants to stress the EMRP’s generally high quality of governance and management through transparent and effective process, the efficiency and effectiveness of coordination, the significant pooling of financial and human resources, the modernisation of the system also by focusing on new technologies and the increased profile of Europe as a global leader in the in metrological field. Finally the report identifies rounds for improvement of the EMRP.

Source: Report Preface