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European Marine Observation and Data Network. interim evaluation. MARITIME AFFAIRS. DG MARE Brussels. 21 September 2011. Maritime Policy Budget 2008-2011. European Marine Observation and Data Network €6,450,000. MARITIME AFFAIRS. Slide. 2 /14. Contracts. MARITIME AFFAIRS.
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European Marine Observation and Data Network interim evaluation MARITIMEAFFAIRS DG MARE Brussels 21 September 2011
Maritime Policy Budget 2008-2011 European Marine Observation and Data Network €6,450,000 MARITIMEAFFAIRS Slide 2/14
Contracts MARITIMEAFFAIRS [1] A complete list of main contractors is given in appendix 1. this does not include subcontractors of whom there are many. Slide 3/14
five portals operational MARITIMEAFFAIRS [1] A complete list of main contractors is given in appendix 1. this does not include subcontractors of whom there are many. Slide 4/14
Objectives of “marine knowledge 2020” reduce operational costs and delays: increase competition and innovation reduce uncertainty in knowledge of the oceans MARITIMEAFFAIRS Slide 5/14
Objectives of evaluations relevance met the objectives set out in "marine knowledge 2020"? management resources available in due time, in appropriate quantity and quality at the best price. efficiency could it have been done cheaper? effectiveness what worked and what didn’t MARITIMEAFFAIRS Slide 6/14
Effectiveness Testing of portals by contractor Mutual awareness at 6-monthly progress meetings Opinion of Marine Observation and Data Expert Group Opinion of Commission officials and European Environment Agency
Expert Group Opinion Need one entry portal Incorporate work done for research projects (PANGAEA) Think about merging geology and hydrography Can we timestamp the data? The preparatory actions are on the right track but they must be followed up. If the EU ceases to take an interest the momentum will be lost
Could it have been done more cheaply? We pay for deliverables not time so we do not know how much effort was put in. Administration costs by Commission 6% of budget Deliverables in terms of data availability per unit EU cost comparable with other initiatives Data Collection in Fisheries Frmaework Programme Research projects Global Monitoring for Environment and Security
next phase 2011-2013 financial regulation for maritime policy Fill gaps Learn lessons from evaluation
more information http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs/index_en.html https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/maritimeforum/node/1305