1. To share and discuss the main contributions of each project to innovation in learning
2. To discuss qualitative indicators of innovation in the thematic areas analysed
3. To inform the Programme on the impact of projects on Programme objectives, and to elaborate recommendations for VI Framework Programme.
4. To explore areas of interest among participants aiming at discussing possible proposals of "Expression of Interest" for the VI Framework Programme. Priority 1.1.7 "Citizens and Governance in a Knowledge-based Society" focuses in particular on socio-economic research and the humanities.

MERLIN's scope of activity is not on the evaluation of the set of the selected projects per se but rather on the assessment of their results in terms of their impact on Programme objectives and for the purpose of defining indicators for thematic areas for the assessment of currently on-going and future projects.