IEA INSIDER 2024
Synchronizing Success: Launching the IEA Harmonization Project
BY JULIANE HENCKE
A STRATEGIC INITIATIVE TO ENHANCE ALIGNMENT ACROSS IEA STUDIES The call for more alignment across IEA studies has been answered decisively. At last year’s Standing Committee meeting, the committee mandated the launch of the IEA Harmonization Project. This strategic initiative aims to identify commonalities and differences in study implementation across various IEA studies, grouping them into three categories. CATEGORIES OF ALIGNMENT AND DIFFERENTIATION Category I includes aspects that are already aligned across IEA studies (aligned aspects). Category II encompasses issues that, while different, have strong rationales for their variation (justified differences). Category III targets areas where harmonization could be implemented, pending a thorough evaluation of the impacts of these changes on time and costs (potential harmonization opportunities). This methodical approach ensures that harmonization efforts are practical and feasible, considering the diverse nature of IEA studies. BUILDING ON RENEWED STANDARDS The timing of the IEA Harmonization Project is opportune, coinciding with the renewal of IEA’s Technical Standards (see page 52). This renewal provides a robust foundation upon which the harmonization efforts can build. By leveraging these updated standards, the project aims to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and foster a higher amount of consistency across studies.
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