Civil Society Dialogue on the ex-post evaluation of the Agreement between the European Union and Japan for an Economic Partnership (EPA): Draft Inception Report

• Date: 22/05/2025, 15:00-17:00
• Location: WEBEX and in the Jean Rey room, Berlaymont building, European Commission 

Meeting details

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The purpose of this meeting is to present the draft Inception Report drafted by the 'European Consortium for Trade Evaluations', ECFORTE (Trade Impact, European Institute of Japanese Studies (EIJS), Cambridge Econometrics and Sustainable Quality Consult). 

The study aims to support the ex-post Evaluation of the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) after five years of application, to be prepared by the European Commission, which will assess the impact of the agreement in its economic, social, environmental, and human rights dimension. The presentation of the draft report will be followed by an exchange on matters related to the study. 

Speakers

Lead speakers

• Deputy Head of Unit, Unit B1 Far East, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security, European Commission
• Consultants

Moderator

• Civil Society Coordination - Transparency, Civil society and Communication Unit, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security, European Commission

Agenda

1. Introduction.
2. Presentation of the draft Inception report by the consultants
3. Open discussion with stakeholders.

This is a hybrid meeting. We would be grateful if participants could arrive 30 minutes in advance. There will be a welcome desk in the security screening area of the Berlaymont building where IDs will be checked for security clearance and identification badges will be handed out. Please bring with you the confirmation of your V-pass and an ID card or passport.

WEBEX access code and password will be sent to registered participants. We would be grateful if participants could launch their WEBEX connection at least 30 minutes in advance of the meeting, so that any technical problems can be arranged in time before the meeting.

Related documents

• Draft Inception Report - May 2025
  • Annex - May 2025
• Meeting report