During the session the panelists gave an overview of the conclusions from key European initiatives in the field of evaluation of energy efficiency policies, and from the In-Depth Energy Efficiency Reviews done by the Energy Charter. They also discussed what has been achieved in terms of monitoring and evaluation practices in European and Central Asian countries, and what could be further improved in order to support a stronger development of energy efficiency policies and markets. 

Presenters also highlighted the important role that the Energy Charter Treaty and the Protocol on Energy Efficiency and Related Environmental Aspects (PEEREA) play in promoting foreign investments and inter-governmental expert sharing in energy efficiency.

Questions and remarks from the audience mostly focused on the row of data collection and inter-institutional cooperation framework in the fields of energy efficiency.