Evaluating European Social Fund “adaptability” measures in the 2000-2006 period Lion Cristina

Overview of the presentation Identifying the evaluation object The evaluation carried out during the 2000-2006 period Future perspective for adaptability measures evaluation

Defining the evaluation object in the Italian context In Italy adaptability measures supported by ESF are mainly concentrated on continuing training (training for employees) In Italy there is a low rate of investments in continuing training by enterprises compared to other European countries

Enterprises investment in continuing training Public financing of continuing training is aimed at supporting/developing: Enterprises investment in continuing training Employees access to continuing training Competitiveness of enterprises Adaptability of workers Employability of workers

From policy objectives to evaluation questions Did public support modify the behaviour of employers and employees vis-à-vis continuing training? What kind of effects on employees and enterprises can be assessed?

Evaluation activities during 2000-2006 Evaluation of outputs Evaluation of outcomes Monitoring system allowed to quantify the following outputs indicators: Number of enterprises (economic sector and dimension) Numbers of employees (gender, age, education) Avarage duration of projects Avarage cost of projects Cost per participants

Outcomes evaluation: enterprise side Metodology and data: Two sample groups of enterprise Data on added value, R&S investments

Outcomes evaluation: employees side Methdology and data: Survey on employees Outcomes indicators: Contract Salary Work condition and organization

Future perspective 1. Assess the possibility to carry out survey on employers and employees 2. Take into consideration the overall adaptability strategy: Innovative forms of work organisation Ensuring better access to training Improving working condition Anticipation and positive management of change