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Presentation of main findings and recommendations Evaluation Network Meeting 22 nd September 2009

Analysis of the Impact and Effectiveness of Projects Structural Funds Programme for Malta 2004-2006. Presentation of main findings and recommendations Evaluation Network Meeting 22 nd September 2009. Structural Funds Programme for Malta - 200 4 -20 06

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Presentation of main findings and recommendations Evaluation Network Meeting 22 nd September 2009

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  1. Analysis of the Impact and Effectiveness of ProjectsStructural Funds Programme for Malta 2004-2006 Presentation of main findings and recommendations Evaluation Network Meeting 22nd September 2009 Structural Funds Programme for Malta - 2004-2006 Event co-financed by the European Union European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Co-financing rate: 75% EU Funds; 25% Government of Malta Funds

  2. Objectives of the exercise The specific objectives of the contractor were as follows: • To assess and verify the achievements registered by projects as identified by the Managing Authority; • To conduct an analysis of the effectiveness and impact of the sample of projects; • To propose recommendations for the future in terms of monitoring and collection of data.

  3. General Information • 13 projects that formed part of the Structural Funds Programme 2004-2006 were analysed; • Analysis reflects the situation as at the 31st October 2008.

  4. Projects AnalysedMeasure 1.1 Improving the Environment Situation, ERDF

  5. Projects AnalysedMeasure 4.1Basic Infrastructure & Development of the Tourism Sector

  6. Projects AnalysedMeasure 4.2Human Resources - ESF

  7. Research Methodology

  8. The analysis of the Structural Funds interventions included: • Desk research • Literature review • Fieldwork • Interviews with key actors, beneficiaries and users

  9. AnalyticalTools • Obtaining data – Stakeholder consultation, individual interviews, focus groups, secondary and administrative data, observational techniques. • Analysing data – logic models, focus groups, institutional analysis, input/output analysis. • Making judgements – SWOT analysis, sustainability / risk assessment plus impact assessment.

  10. Approach Taken A Measure-specific and a project-specific approach were applied; Data and information concerning the Effectiveness and Impact at both Measure and Project level was collected and analyzed; Some observations on Priority 4 which provides a specific programme allocation to address the special development need facing Gozo as a whole were also included; Particular attention was also paid to the aspect of data collection. 10

  11. Measure SpecificMeasure Implementation • Measure 1.1 had a slow start in terms of disbursement of funds; • However, improvement was registered by the end of 2007; • Measure 4.1 and Measure 4.2 - second best performing and the best performing Measures respectively;

  12. Data Collection • Use of Common Minimum Indicators; • Use of Mandatory Indicators; • Establishing meaningful Baseline Indicators; • Sourcing of data; • Measuring of public awareness; • Use of evaluation sheets; • Presentation of data in a meaningful manner to the general public.

  13. Recommendations • Data needs analysis • Ready availability of statistics from already established sources (e.g. National Statistics Office, Malta Resources Authority etc.) • Public perception surveys • Evaluation sheets of ESF-funded training programmes • Common set of identical indicators • Simple user surveys • Purpose / intent of trainees applying to join the programme

  14. Additional Outputs • Course evaluation sheet • Template for evaluating public awareness campaigns

  15. Thank You for your kind attention

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