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Ongoing evaluation of the ERDF-/ESF multifund programm in lower saxony
The lower-saxonian multifund programm of the period 2014 to 2020 is the only joint programm covering ERDF and ESF in Germany. The work of the ongoing evaluation comprises the following modules:
- Developing the evaluation plan
- Monitoring
- Evaluation
- Communication on study designs, results and other ongoing tasks
Monitoring comprises drafting the annual implementation reports, contributions to the national progress reports, data analysis and ad-hoc-reporting for the Managing Authority.
Evaluatio work mainly consists of an evaluation per priority plus special studies. IfS is responsible for the overal coordination of the work, the ERDF-related monitoring plus evaluation of ERDF-priorities 3 (reduction of greenhouse gas emissions) 4 (sustainable and environmentally friendly development) plus ESF-priority 9 (investment in education and training). Evaluations are theory-based, with varying designs and ways how programme theories are being used.
Furthermore, IfS carried out a special study on sustainability. Another study on "good work" is on it's way.
For more information on the multifonds programme see the pages of the Managing Authority (only German).
Customer
Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Bundes- und Europaangelegenheiten und Regionale Entwicklung
Term
2016 bis 2025
Project Manager
Dr. Oliver Schwab
Consortium
IfS
ISG
GEFRA
Other partners
Kovalis
Evaluation Helpdesk of the European Commission - Reporting for D and A
Acting as reporter for Germany and Austria, IfS is collcting the evaluation studies published by the managing authorities of ERDF and ESF in Germany and Austria. The studies are being systematically assessed according to predefined criteria. The analysis and synthesis is done centrally by Applica. Results also feed the evaluation database, which is presented on the Info-Regio pages.
The evaluation helpdesk comprises also other services, like for instance Summer Schools. IfS has been contributing to some of them.
Customer
Europäische Kommission - GD Regio und GD Empl
Term
09/2015-09/2023
Project Manager
Dr. Oliver Schwab
Main Contractor
Applica
Strategic and operational planning - ERDF Berlin 2014-2020
In a first phase of this project, IfS supports the development of the Berlin strategy and of the Operational Programme for ERDF. After approval of the OP, we provide ongoing support consisting of analysis of monitoring data, support in drafting reports, in depth analysis and evaluations.
Customer
Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Technologie und Forschung
Term
2012 to 2022
Project Manager
Dr. Oliver Schwab
Co-operation Partner
MR Regionalberatung
Kovalis
GEFRA
Strategic and operational planning as well as accompanying research of ERDF implementation 2007-2013 - Berlin
In a first phase (2006/07) IfS supported the development of the Berlin strategy for the structural funds and the ERDF strategy for the ERDF-Operational Programme of Berlin.
In the implementation phase (from 2007 onwards), IfS helped to develop the monitoring system to follow financial and physical implementation of ERDF support. Based on monitoring data, we draft the ERDF annual reports and inform the ongoing internal management as well as the Monitoring Committee with specific analysis.
Furthermore, we do an annual in depth-evaluation of selected issues. Topics covered by annual studies were: N+2-problems in ERDF implementation (2009), Contribution of ERDF to developing industries under the master plan industrial development (2010) and a study on strategic options for ERDF (2011).
Customer
Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Technologie und Forschung
Term
2006 to 2015
Project Manager
Dr. Oliver Schwab
Co-operation Partner
MR Regionalberatung
Kovalis
GEFRA
ERDF ex-post-evaluation 2007 - 2013, work package 13: Geography of expenditures
The study on “Geography of expenditure” was one of the Work Packages of the ex-post-evaluation of Cohesion Policy programmes 2007 - 2013, which focused on ERDF and Cohesion Fund. Its purpose was to collect data on the 2000 - 2013 cumulative allocations and expenditures at NUTS-III- level of EU regions and by investment priority.
The main contractors, wiiw and Ismeri Europe conducted data analysis of existing databases and identified data gaps and problems of availability. As a next step, missing data was collected and/ or estimated by a network of national experts, in which IfS was responsible for Germany.
The project gives some first insights into the distribution of funds and trends over programming periods. The data collected and estimated in the study is stored in easy - to - use databases to make the information available for further analysis by the commission, the research community and the general public.
Customer
European Commission, DG Regional and Urban Policy
Term
02/2015 – 09/2015
Project Manager
Dr. Oliver Schwab
Main contractor
wiiw, Ismeri Europe
Related Files
ERDF ex-post-evaluation 2007 - 2013, work package 10: Urban Development and Social Infrastructures
The study looks at ERDF assistance for projects in the fields of urban development and social infrastructure. It is part of work package 10 of the DG Regio's ex-post-evaluation of the 2007-2013 programming period.
The evaluation first analysed the European Commission's monitoring data of 115 selected Operational Programmes. This was combined with findings from document analysis and interviews with managing authorities and project implementing organisations.
The result is the first systematic study of ERDF assistance for urban development and social infrastructure.
Customer
European Commission, DG Regional and Urban Policy
Term
11/2014 – 12/2015
Project Manager
Dr. Oliver Schwab
Main contractor
Metis
Expert Evaluation Network
The Expert Evaluation Network analysed the performance of ERDF in the 2007-2013 period on behalf of DG Regio. Main contractor were Applica (Beglium) and Ismeri (Italy). IfS was part of a network of experts from all EU member states. Each year a policy paper and a country report were prepared. The topics of the policy papers were:
- innovation policy (2010)
- renewable energy (2011)
- financial instruments (2012)
- job creation as an indicator in ERDF programmes (2013).
The country reports provided an overview on ERDF implementation in Germany. Based on the country reports the core team produced synthesis reports. Network meetings were held to discuss procedures and drafts.
More information, including links to download all reports, is available on the DG Regio website.
Customer
European Commission, DG Regional and Urban Policy
Term
2010 to 2013
Project Manager
Dr. Oliver Schwab
Main contractor
Applica
Ismeri
Evaluation of the main achievements of Cohesion Policy programmes and projects over the longer term (case study North Rhine-Westphalia)
The evaluation of the main achievements of Cohesion Policy programmes and projects over the longer term was conducted by an international project team, coordinated by the European Policies Research Centre (University of Strathclyde, Glasgow) and the London School of Economics. IfS prepared the case study of North Rhine-Westphalia. This included
- Document analyes (especially programme descriptions, reports, evaluations)
- Interpretation of funding data
- Interviews
- Workshops
The case study shows how ERDF funding helped structural changes in North Rhine-Westphalia and especially the Ruhr area since 1988. It also becomes clear that regional policy was adjusted.
All case studies and the final report can be downloaded on the website of DG Regio.
Customer
European Commission, DG Regional and Urban Policy
Term
2012 to 2013
Project Manager
Dr. Oliver Schwab
Main contractor
European Policies Research Centre,
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
London School of Economics
Strategic Report 2012
In 2009 and 2012 EU member states needed to report to the Commission on implementation of their Structural Funds programmes. IfS was drafting the Strategic Report 2012. The report covered both ERDF and ESF.
Information basis was data provided by the Managing Authorities with their annual reports complemented by additional information collected on specific issues.
As a result, the strategic report shows amongst others financial implementation, physical results and evaluations undertaken until 2012.
The Strategic Report is available here.
Customer
Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology
Term
2012
Project Manager
Dr. Oliver Schwab