project assessment – main results from desk review implementing partners workshop, european...

PROJECT ASSESSMENT – MAIN RESULTS FROM

DESK REVIEW

Implementing Partners Workshop, European Implementing Partners Workshop, European Commission “Investing in People” thematic Commission “Investing in People” thematic

programme – 25-06-2012programme – 25-06-2012

Consultants: Consultants: François EYRAUD,François EYRAUD, Pascal ANNYCKEPascal ANNYCKE

Project funded by the European Union and implemented by AETS

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INTRODUCTION

« Investing in People » Target groups:- Informal workers- Vulnerable groups (PwDs, children,

youth, women, remote areas, etc.) Improve their living and working

conditionsProject funded by the European Union and implemented by AETS

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Introduction

« Investing in People » 2009 calls for proposals:

2 sub programmes:Education, Knowledge and Skills – 15 projects covering 19 countriesEmployment and Social cohesion –19 projects covering 20 countries


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Methodology

1.Desk Review of project documents2.Preparation of a questionnaire with

complementary points to the desk review3.Identification of 3 key assessment areas for

successful project:- Accessibility- Improvement- Sustainability and multiplier/development effect


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I. Accessibility

Definition:Capacity of the project to reach

and benefit to the target population

- Workers in the informal economy- Other vulnerable groups


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I. Accessibility - Identification of the Target Groups

1. Methods of Identification: Specific groups identified by local partners

Specialized Local CSO are directly in contact with the most vulnerable persons from the target groups (e.g. local CSO working with PwDs, women’s group, waste picker workers, self help group, etc.)


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I. Accessibility - Identification of the Target Groups2. Methods of Identification

Broader techniques to reach broader vulnerable groups in the informal sector – for instance in TVET projects. Use of traditional media network to contact them:- Local newspapers- Broadcasting messages on local radio

Need to be combined with other methodsProject funded by the European Union and implemented by AETS

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3. Methods of Identification -Social Mapping Techniques:

Presentation of information on village/region layout, infrastructure, demography, ethno-linguistic groups, health care structure, social protection mechanisms, wealth, etc.Usually undertaken by specialized bodies Project funded by the European Union and implemented by AETS

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Methods of Identification:

Importance of an accurate definition of the target groups to reach and select the most vulnerable and relevance of the tools/techniques to identify/reach them


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I. Accessibility - Characteristics of the target groups- Importance of the Identification of

the characteristics of the target groups :

- Availability of the target population - What are their main sources of vulnerability?- Socio-demographic characteristics of the

population- Capacities of the beneficiaries (e.g. Can they

read and write ?)Project funded by the European Union and implemented by AETS

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I. Accessibility - Characteristics of the target groups- Adapt the activities of the project to the

characteristics (e.g. availability, capacities, vulnerabilities) of the beneficiariese.g. Do they need basic literacy and numeracy courses? What new technology can they master, mobile phone? Etc.

Characteristics of the target groups and adjustment of activities to their characteristics and needs


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II: Improvement – Improving living/working conditions

« Investing in People » core purpose: Improve the living and working

conditions of the target groups

For TVET projects:Better employability, increase income

generating activities (IGA) For Employment & Social Cohesion projects:Reduce sources of vulnerabilities, access to

social protection mechanismsProject funded by the European Union and implemented by AETS

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II. Improvement – TVET Projects

4 main types of Training Activities for informal workers

- Basic skills (literacy and numeracy) - Business skills (accounting, sales prices,

credit)- Specialized Technical skills (e.g. handicraft,

carpentry, knitting, agriculture, etc.)- soft skills (communication, presentation,

basic IT, work attitude, safety and health) Project funded by the European Union and implemented by AETS

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Objectives of TVET projects: - Better employability resulting from

training – as an employee or a self-employed

- Increase confidence of informal workers (e.g. with certification of their skills)

- Increase income generating activities (IGA)


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Sequences for TVET projects:

1. Analysis of needs/characteristics of target group 2. Analysis of skills required by the market

3. Design of training modules/method accordingly4. Setting up a certification system

5. Set up insertion/business support mechanism 6. Consolidation of the project by institutionalization

and financial strategiesProject funded by the European Union and implemented by AETS

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II. Improvement - Employment &

Social Cohesion Projects4 Main types of Activities:- Prevention Activities: Occupational Safety and

Health (OSH), health care, child labour and abuse, etc.)

- Promotion Activities: Access to credit, training- Protection Activities: Access to social protection

mechanisms (health insurance, child benefits, etc.)

- Transformative Activities: awareness raising, strengthening legal system and social protection


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II. Improvement - Employment & Social Cohesion Projects

Objectives of Employment & Social Cohesion projects:

- Reduce sources of vulnerabilities, risks- Provide assets to vulnerable groups

(finance, skills, etc.)- Improve living conditions (health,

shelters, etc.)Project funded by the European Union and implemented by AETS

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II. Improvement - Employment & Social Cohesion Projects

Sequences for Social Cohesion projects:

1. Identification of vulnerability characteristics of target group

2. Social protection mechanism reducing vulnerability

3. Design of TVET programs adapted to the target groups4. Assist the target groups to IGA and/or to find a job 5. Build collective empowerment and institutionalization of

the employment/social protection mechanisms


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II. Improvement – Development/Multiplier effect

Indirect effects of the project on local developmentPositive impact on human development, skills and personal capacitiesProject invest on long term to create long term dynamics Virtuous socio-economic circles


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II. Improvement - Multiplier effectExample of virtuous local economic circle:

small business development (IGA)

Increase of local demand

Consumer spending

Job Creations


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II. Improvement - Multiplier effect

Training TVET

Need to adapt to new production

Need for more training

Increase skills and knowledge

Higher quality production

Example of virtuous TVET circle:

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III. Sustainability - definition

« Investing in People » : Long term vision with expectations of

Mid-long term results of the projects.

Sustainability of activities and results

Dynamic and indirect dimension of the projects: Long and Mid Term Development and Multiplier effectProject funded by the European Union and implemented by AETS

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III. Methods used for sustainability

- Stakeholder committee- Integration in policies and structures - Individual empowerment- Collective empowerment- Legalization/institutionalization- Financial strategy


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III. Sustainability – Stakeholder Committees

Creation of a Stakeholder/Steering Committees:1.Search for ownership of the project by local

and/or national authorities2.Develop broad partnership3.Involve experts4.Help to take the optimal decisions5.Link formal institutions with informal

employment and vulnerable groups «decent informality »

6. Institutionalization of structures developed by the project


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III. Sustainability – Integration in policies and structures

How is the project integrated in existing national policies or programmes ?How does the project integrate the existing local/national structures ?

Use of policies and structures contribute to the formalization process and to the sustainability of the project results

Become Benchmark for Multiplier effectProject funded by the European Union and implemented by AETS

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III. Sustainability – Individual Empowerment

- Social protection against poverty trap- increase employability with adapted

training to the needs of the informal workers

- Network for job placement- Access to micro-credit- Recognition of skills with certification


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III. Sustainability – Collective Empowerment

Communities promote and defend their collective interests:Support and develop existing structuresCollective social protection and safety net mechanisms (pooling social risks)Informal Workers Associations (creation of an Union or join an existing association)

Generalization of the structure created by the project (Macro)


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III. Sustainability – Institutionalization

1. Consolidation of project activities by institutionalizing/legalizing them

Importance of the link with national institutions (e.g. certification)

2. Lobbying activities to implement legal rights for vulnerable groups

3. Promote specific rights (e.g. PwDs)


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III. Financial Sustainability

1. Fees or contributions from beneficiaries -limited-

2. Income generated by the structure3. Subsidies4. Transfer ownership to national

authorities5. Good governance of the project


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III. Sustainability and Multiplier

First level of Multiplier SUSTAINABLE Will cover more beneficiairies MICROMULTIPLIER in the future (micro)

2nd level of Multiplier EXTENSION , Will cover a wider MACROMULTIPLIER DUPLICATION Population (macro)

Structure created by the project


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III. Tools to create a Multiplier Effect

STRUCTURE CREATED by the PROJECT :

- Training System and Centres- Social Security Schemes

- Income Generating System

DISSEMINATIONSTEERING

COMMITTEE

INTEGRATE NATIONAL

STRUCTURELEGALIZATION

INTEGRATE WIDER

STRUCTURE

Structure Duplicated










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FROM SUSTAINABILITY TO MULTIPLIER EFFECT Steering committees Members of the Committees

support the Structure Members of the Committees expand the structure

Local, National Structures and Policy

Support the project Use the project as Benchmark to Improve National Policy (and Structures)

Legalization (individual empowerment)

Give individuals new rights Legalize the new structure as part of a national structure

Integration in larger structure

Stabilize the project structure Generalize the outputs of the project

Financial Strategy Stabilize the project structure Mobilize new source of funds Dissemination of Results

Reinforce local results Promote at national level


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Other aspects of the projects

1. Purpose of a multiple country project ?2. Analysing and using the project

environment: -Using existing materials and expertise

(e.g. online),- links with previous projects, lessons learnt- Synergies with current projects, activities


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CONCLUSION

Well structured projects with relevant targets and activitiesStill a long way to monitor activities, integrate changes and reach outcomesFocusing on Accessibility, Improvement and SustainabilityInformality and vulnerability as a continuum and long term objectives


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