CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1

1.1. Rationale for the ASEAN Peer Review 1

1.2. Overview of the ASEAN Peer Review 1

1.3. Definitions Related to Peer Review 3

1.4. Link with the ACAP 2025 4

1.5. Guiding Principles for ASEAN Peer Review Process 4

1.6. Participating in the Peer Review Process: Strategic Considerations 6

1.7. Roles and Responsibilities 6

CHAPTER 2 PEER REVIEW PROCESS 9

STEP 1: INITIATING THE PEER REVIEW PROCESS 10

2.1.1. Interested AMS Submits a Request for a Peer Review 10

2.1.2. PRA Conducts a Self-Assessment 10

2.1.3. Forming the PRT 10

2.1.3.1. AMS Peer Reviewers 10

2.1.3.2. External Consultant 11

2.1.4. Finalising the Scope of Peer Review 16

2.1.4.1. External Consultant Defines Peer Review Scope with PRA 16

2.1.4.2. Consulting the AEGC in Determining the Scope of Peer Review (Optional) 17

2.1.4.3. Key Considerations in Determining the Scope of Peer Review 17

2.1.4.4. PRA to Submit the Necessary Reference Documents to PRT 19

2.1.4.5. External Consultant to Develop a Work Plan 19

STEP 2: CONDUCTING THE PEER REVIEW EXERCISE 21

2.2.1. Conduct a Background Study of the PRA’s Competition Law and Policy Regime 21

2.2.2. Prepare for and Undertake the Field Study 21

2.2.2.1. Determine the Stakeholders to be Interviewed during the Field Study 21

2.2.2.2. Formulate Interview Questions for the Stakeholders 22

2.2.2.3. Initiate Contact with the Stakeholders 22

2.2.2.4. Develop a Schedule for the Field Study 23

2.2.2.5. Conduct the Field Study 23

2.2.2.6. Organise a Debriefing Session at the End of the Field Study 23

2.2.3. Analysis and Report Writing 24

2.2.3.1. Draft a Peer Review Report and Send to the PRA for Factual Validation 24

2.2.3.2. Consolidate Inputs and Finalise the Peer Review Report 24

STEP 3 PRESENTING THE PEER REVIEW REPORT AND CONCLUDING THE PEER REVIEW EXERCISE 25

2.3.1. Option 1 - Present the Peer Review Report to the AEGC at the Peer Review Plenary 25

2.3.1.1. Prepare for and Conduct the Peer Review Plenary 25

2.3.1.2. Chair of the Plenary Session 26

2.3.1.3. Prepare a Draft Summary of the Discussions during the Peer Review Plenary 26

2.3.1.4. Finalise the Peer Review 26

2.3.2. Option 2 - Circulate the Peer Review Report for AMS feedback and Present the Final Report at the AEGC Meeting 27

2.3.2.1. Circulate Peer Review Report and Seek Inputs from the AMS 27

2.3.2.2. Revise and Present the Final Peer Review Report to the AEGC 27

2.3.3. Concluding the Peer Review Exercise 27

2.3.3.1. Consider Contents of the Peer Review Report to be Published 28

2.3.3.2. Publish the Peer Review Report 28

2.3.3.3. Create the Peer Review Archive 28

STEP 4: POST-PEER REVIEW ACTIONS AND FOLLOW-UP 29

2.4.1. Submit the Lesson Learned/Feedback Form (see Appendix K) 29

2.4.2. Follow-Up on the Implementation of the Peer Review Report 29

APPENDIX A: PEER REVIEW CHECKLIST 30

APPENDIX B: REQUESTING FORM 35

APPENDIX C: TEMPLATE TOR FOR THE EXTERNAL CONSULTANT 36

APPENDIX D: INDUCTION/COORDINATION SESSIONS 39

APPENDIX E: TEMPLATE FOR WORK PLAN 40

APPENDIX F: TEMPLATE FOR SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR THE FIELD STUDY 42

APPENDIX G: THE LIST OF STAKEHOLDERS TO BE INTERVIEWED DURING THE FIELD STUDY 46

APPENDIX H: TEMPLATE FOR THE PEER REVIEW REPORT 47

APPENDIX I: DRAFT AGENDA OF THE PLENARY SESSION 48

APPENDIX J: TEMPLATE FOR THE PEER REVIEW PLENARY REPORT 49

APPENDIX K: TEMPLATE FOR LESSONS LEARNED/FEEDBACK FORM 51