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This article discusses the role and tasks of the Managing Authority in the area of prior appraisal and the preparation of an effective and concise interim evaluation. It highlights key requirements for evaluation, technical aspects of prior appraisal, and the importance of mid-term evaluation. The article emphasizes the need for clear terms of reference, independent evaluation teams, and competent steering committees to ensure successful evaluations. The institutional requirement of a Central Evaluation Unit is also mentioned.
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What are the role and tasks of the Managing Authorityin the area of prior appraisal and the preparation of an interim evaluation that is effective and to the point? Jim HigginsDepartment of FinanceDublin
Objectives of NDP 2000-2006 for Ireland • continuing sustainable economic growth & employment • fostering balanced regional development • promoting social inclusion.
Key requirements for evaluation clear terms of reference set by the Managing Authority an independent multi-disciplinary evaluation team competent steering group
Technical requirements for prior appraisal • Explanatory model of economic growth process • Microeconomic analytical framework
Microeconomic analytical Framework • public goods • corrective subsidies • targeted subsidies • redistributional subsidies.
Prior evaluation and ex-ante evaluation • Public access to reports
Mid-term Evaluation • Purpose • Reprogramming advice
Guiding Principles • Rationale • Continued relevance • Effectiveness • Efficiency • Impact
Key requirements for the mid-term evaluation • clear terms of reference • independent evaluation team • steering group • core terms of reference for OPs • performance indicators
Institutional Requirement • Central Evaluation Unit
Summary Tasks of Managing Authority • set terms of reference • select an independent evaluation team • competent steering committee • commitment to implementation • Publish evaluations • central coordination