1 Mid-term evaluation of National Strategic Reference Framework Czech Republic 2011

2 Process of drawing from SF in the period As at 31 December 2007 As at 31 December 2008

3 Process of drawing from SF in the period As at 31 December 2009 As at 31 December 2010

4 Process of drawing from SF March 3, 2011

Financial progress (NSRF) - in relation to the n+3 / n+2 rule

6 National Strategic Reference Framework in CZ OP with management authority abroad OP with management authority in C Z THEMATIC OPs OP Environment OP Transport OP Education for Competitiveness OP Human Resources and Employment OP Research and Development for Innovations OP Enterprise and Innovation OP Technical Assistance Integrated Operational Programme REGIONAL OPs ROP NUTS II Moravia-Silesia ROP NUTS II Central Moravia ROP NUTS II North-East ROP NUTS II South-East ROP NUTS II North-West ROP NUTS II South-West ROP NUTS II Central Bohemia Prague – Competitiveness Prague – Adaptability OP CR – Poland CROSS-BOARDER OPs OP CR – Slovakia OP CR – Saxony OP CR – Austria OP CR - Bavaria INTERREGIONAL OP OP Interregional Cooperation TRANSNATIONAL OPs INTERACT II; ESPON 2013 OP Transnational Cooperation Central Europe

7 Mid-term evaluation of NSRF Although it is not compulsory, National Coordination Authority CZ launched Mid-term evaluation of programming period Some managing authorities in CZ also conduct their own mid-term evaluations of operational programmes under their supervision. The realization is in compliance with the updated Evaluation plan of NSRF CZ in the period

8 Objectives of Mid-term Evaluation to evaluate the existing physical and financial progress of NSRF to assess degree of achievement of the defined aims of NSRF and OPs in the programming period recommendations for revision of the current programming period ( ) and for preparing the next programming period (2014+) one of the sources for decision on reallocation in Czech Republic when increasing efficiency and effectiveness

9 Thematic areas 1.Verification of the relevance of NSRF objectives in relation to external effects 2.Analysis of the progress of implementation and fulfilment of the given NSRF objectives 3.Assessment of NSRF and OPs contribution to horizontal themes 4.Assessment of the implementation system functionality 5.Assessment of the functionality of monitoring Each thematic area is further divided into subsections and specified by several evaluation questions.

10 1. Verification of the relevance of NSRF objectives in relation to external effects changes of initial socioeconomic conditions and their impact on realization of NSRF strategy need of modification of NSRF strategy

11 2. Analysis of the progress of implementation and fulfilment of the given NSRF objectives financial performance – its jeopardizing by the n+3/n+2 rule physical performance implementation of NSRF objectives application of 3E rule (effectiveness, efficiency, economy) projects‘ sustainability the most frequent irregularities

12 3. Assessment of NSRF and OPs contribution to horizontal themes integration of horizontal themes into NSRF implementation NSRF contribution to the improvement of horizontal themes in CR common features of projects which contribute to the improvement of horizontal themes

13 4. Assessment of the implementation system functionality changes of legislative framework – their effect on NSRF implementation administrative capacities current position of NCA – improvement of efficiency of NSRF coordination effectiveness and efficiency of implementation structure

14 5. Assessment of the functionality of monitoring efficiency of central monitoring system data quality for monitoring and evaluation of NSRF

15 Timetable of Mid-term evaluation PhasesOutputs Deadlines - from the date of signing the agreement 1st phase1st ongoing thematic report1 month 2nd phase2nd ongoing thematic report2 months 3rd phase3rd ongoing thematic report3 months 4th phase4th ongoing thematic report4 months 5th phase5th ongoing thematic report5 months 6th phaseFinal report5,5 months 7th phaseFinal workshop6 months The procurement is in the process of selection of the evaluator.

Strenghtened risk management Is implemented based on the conslusions of the Management and Coordination Committee (Resolution of MCC, December 8, 2009) for the OP’s with lower absorption level. There are 6 OP’s under strengthened risks management. The aim of the „strengthened risk management“ is to identify the implementation risks in co-operation with the Managing Authorities, and to propose and adopt measures to eliminate or mitigate the risks.

Strenghtened risk management System of risk management has been set for all OP’s and primarily is based on the OP summary risk reports that are submitted twice a year (till 1st February and 1st August) by all OPs to the NCA. Furthermore, the risk management is based on a financial and physical monitoring, including monitoring of n+3/2 rule, particularly for 2011 and 2013 (concurrence of 2010 and 2011 allocation) and the system of forecasts, which are monitored both for a short period of time and by the end of programming period. The main findings and problem areas are: –Fulfillment of n+3/2 rule for 2011 and for –Unstable administrative capacity, lack of administrative capacity, staff turnover and lack of motivation. –The high administrative burden associated with the procedures concerning suspected irregularities. –Corrections of the data in the monitoring system.

Material to the Government Proposals for reallocation among operational programmes The main reason: Risk to loss allocation (the "automatic decommitment" - rule n +3 / n +2) at some of OPs for the allocation Objective: Propose and promote changes to ensure avoiding of lose the allocation effective use of the SF / CF in accordance to the objectives of the NSRF (ie do not change the objectives of the NSRF, which are still relevant).

Mid-term evaluation – recommendations‘ areas In some countries, some partial mid-term evaluations were conducted by intermediate institutions/coordination authorities (including CZ). Recommendations’ areas management and control systems improvement of Cohesion Policy effectiveness and efficiency improvement of performance/drawing financial sustainability of created infrastructure (Hungary) CZ is presently conducting Mid-term evaluation of NSRF Some managing authorities conduct mid-term evaluations of OPs under their supervision.

New member states conference in Pilsen! 18 – – 13 – implementation issues Major projects, financial instruments, modification of OPs, experiences focused on implementation of OP Thematic concentration and flexibility, Strategic programming and results-oriented approach, Delivery system 2014+, Architecture of future Cohesion Policy

21 Thank you for your attention. Speaker: Vit Sumpela Department of Managing and Coordination NSRF Czech Republic