Result orientation: Telling the story of European Territorial Cooperation Skellefteå, 19 September 2013

ETC

Ex-post Evaluation of INTERREG III Only around half of the programmes focussed their financial resources on a limited number of priority topics (Strand A) Programmes generally adopted broad intervention strategies which did not concentrate financial support on a limited number of priority topics (Strand B) Mixed results were obtained with regard to improving the effectiveness of instruments for regional development and cohesion policies. (Strand C)

What is proposed for ? More concentration – to maximise effects A renewed focus on Programme intervention logic A focus on results (not only spending) Better gathering of basic data on outputs Integration of evaluation into the whole policy cycle Budget similar to period

Concentration and focus

Result indicators Programme specific objectives what the programme wants to achieve, taking into account needs and potentials of the territory Investment priorities (art.5 ERDF, art.6 ETC) Description of actions needed to achieve the specific objectives Output Indicators Priority axis: intervention logic Thematic objectives (art.9 CPR)

What do ETC programmes deliver? New and maintained jobs Support to business development km of roads, routes, railways etc Investments in environment, waste management, energy efficiency BUT Similar outputs are delivered also by the Objective 1 and 2 programmes. Why finance the same under ETC?

ETC programmes also produced New and extended cooperation networks Cooperation agreements Joint cultural, natural, urban and rural actions Trainings and events with half a million participants BUT What has changed as a resulted of these for the people and businesses in the programme area?

European Territorial Cooperation programmes contribute to the overall (economic, social / societal and territorial) cohesion of the EU by supporting cohesion of respective cross-border or transnational programme areas and by working together with shared assets and/or common challenges EU level vision & strategic framework Vision / strategy and mission for the programme area Clarification of ETC objective

Types of change (=results) ETC delivers Integration related: common identity; integrated services, business & education frameworks; common branding; improved cross-border flows & accessibility; territorial governance; cooperation on community level Investments in physical, economic and social infrastructure (filling in the gaps); in environment; in common assets; preparation of such investments; development of solutions for joint challenges Performance related: improved organisational / governance capacity; improved regional peformance

COHESION 12 Creating and sustaining the cooperation culture – people to people and community level cooperation Taking care of the shared (natural, cultural, physical, economic, human) assets and working together to address common challenges Joint actvities supporting the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the cooperation area: reducing disparities, improving accessibility, building on strengths & accumulated critical mass Terri torial gover nance frame work

Growing cooperation 6. Implementation - Joint implementation of actions, efficient joint management, fulfilment of requirements by each partner 5. Decision - Binding commitment of partners, partnership agreements 4. Strategy / Planning - Defining joint objectives and developing concrete actions 3. Coordination / Representation - Creating a joint partnership structure, first allocation of functions and roles 2. Information - Developing (targeted) exchange of information, building basic cooperation structures and trust, shaping cooperation ideas 1.Meeting - Getting to know each other, learning about motivation, interests, needs, skills, expectations, cultural and structural aspects Joachim Beck, EuroInstitute

Performance -Capacity building -Innovation -Cost savings -Leverage effects (e.g. additional investments released) -... Territory in general Target group activities Organisation in general Staff working on the project

16 What is your dream?

Consultation Workshop NPP Annual Conference, 19th September 2013 – Skellefteå, Sweden Katerina Staneva & Kirsti Mijnhijmer

What do we aim to achieve? Provide an opportunity for a reality check Provide an opportunity for feedback concerning how operational the intervention logic is To be seen as an introduction into the new way of thinking of the programme Provide food for thought of what is the knock –on effect of the programme to the project intervention logic

Result indicators Programme specific objectives what the programme wants to achieve, taking into account needs and potentials of the territory Investment priorities (art.5 ERDF, art.6 ETC) Description of actions needed to achieve the specific objectives Output Indicators Priority axis: intervention logic Thematic objectives (art.9 CPR)

What do we aim to achieve? Result – what is intended to be changed Result indicator – the specific aspects of the result that lend themselves to be measured Baseline – situation before the intervention Target – situation after the intervention Target group – those, whose well-being is affected by the intervention Beneficiary – actors participating in projects Output s – direct products of the programme, intended to contribute to results

Priority Structure

Inside each priority

Next steps Consultation of contents chapters Workshop with stakeholders at NPP Annual Conference 19th September, Skellefteå, Sweden. Main question: Are the priorities workable? Public consultations in programme partner countries organised by Regional Contact Points (20th September-15th October) Establishing implementation framework No major changes expected in budget and setup. Geography unchanged. Simplification and harmonisation measures. Timeline (best case scenario): December 2013: PMC approval Operational Programme June-Sep 2014: European Commission approval  programme launch.

Group work 1 Per table, identify 1 – 2 project ideas linked to the group’s theme Briefly describe what is the project idea about What joint programme area need does it address?

What do they lead to? Type of resultExplanation 1. New knowledge or analysis Where the main purpose is to develop new knowledge about the programme area as a framework for further cooperation. 2. New ways of workingChange or significant improvement of working methods, skills, practices, procedures and structures. 3. Changes to policy or public behaviour New or amended laws, regulations; changes of public behaviour, where project targets public opinion. 4. Investment or infrastructure Delivery of tangible outcomes, which are usually classified as infrastructure or investment. 5. Product or serviceDelivery of concrete outcomes, such as new services or products. 6. Community integration Achievements on the local community aiming at integrating communities on both sides of the border and strengthening personal contacts. To be delivered by projects dealing with cultural and social issues, establishing contacts with people in neighbouring regions.

Group work 2 Please describe the main objective of the project – try to describe the change it will contribute to What type of project result category will best reflect the change envisaged? Reflect on the aspects provided in the quality checklist

Group work 3 Time for reality check!