European Commission 16 April 2025, COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Evaluation of the Research Executive Agency (REA) Accompanying the document REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL AND THE COURT OF AUDITORS Evaluation of the Consumers, Health, Agriculture and Food Executive Agency, the Educational, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency, the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, the European Research Council Executive Agency, the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency and the Research Executive Agency

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The document evaluates the operations of the Research Executive Agency (REA) from July 2018 to March 2021, focusing on its effectiveness in implementing EU research and innovation programs under the Horizon 2020 and Seventh Framework Programmes. Key findings indicate that REA successfully adapted to challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, while achieving high stakeholder satisfaction and meeting performance indicators, particularly in grant management and payment processes. The evaluation also highlights the Agency's organizational maturity and the need for continuous improvements in IT tools and communication channels to enhance efficiency.AI