What are the role and tasks of the Managing Authority in the area of

prior appraisal and the preparation of an interim evaluation that is effective

and to the point?

 Jim Higgins

Department 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

(a)clear terms of reference set by the Managing Authority

(b)an independent multi-disciplinary evaluation team

(c) competent steering group

Technical requirements for prior appraisal

Explanatory model of economic growth process

Microeconomic analytical framework

Microeconomic analytical Framework

public goodscorrective subsidiestargeted subsidiesredistributional subsidies.

Prior evaluation and ex-ante evaluation

Public access to reports

Mid-term Evaluation

Purpose

• Reprogramming advice

Guiding Principles

RationaleContinued relevanceEffectivenessEfficiencyImpact

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 teamcompetent steering committeecommitment to implementationPublish evaluations central coordination