FORMULATION OF THE INDICATOR SYSTEM IN THE NSRF AND ITS OPERATIONAL PROGRAMS JUNE 2008

INDICATOR PROBLEMS IN THE 3 RD CSF INDICATOR PROBLEMS IN THE 3 RD CSF Plethora of indicators for measures and categories of interventions with a small budget (not adherence to the principle of proportionality). Plethora of indicators for measures and categories of interventions with a small budget (not adherence to the principle of proportionality). Non-homogeneity of indicators across the Operational Programs. Non-homogeneity of indicators across the Operational Programs. Use of non – calculable indicators or calculable after the passing of some years. Use of non – calculable indicators or calculable after the passing of some years. Underestimation of the unit cost and as a result the overestimation of the targets set (trend in the programs but also due to the pressure of the Commission in the negotiations for higher targets). Underestimation of the unit cost and as a result the overestimation of the targets set (trend in the programs but also due to the pressure of the Commission in the negotiations for higher targets). Terminology problems in the result and impact indicators. Terminology problems in the result and impact indicators.

PROCESS MA OF SECTORAL Ops M.A. OF ROPS CENTRAL MANAGING AUTHORITY INDICATORS SYSTEM

NSRF INDICATORS NSRF INDICATORS Based on thematic priorities and general objectives Based on thematic priorities and general objectives Determined after collaboration with managing authorities of sectoral and regional OPs Determined after collaboration with managing authorities of sectoral and regional OPs Became the core of the indicator system used across the OPs Became the core of the indicator system used across the OPs Did not contain core indicators Did not contain core indicators

CRITERIA FOR INDICATORS USED CRITERIA FOR INDICATORS USED To be representative of the specific objectives and priorities that had been set, adhering at the same time to the principle of proportionality. To be representative of the specific objectives and priorities that had been set, adhering at the same time to the principle of proportionality. To be measurable in the framework of the programming period To be measurable in the framework of the programming period To be feasible to achieve the target values with the financial resources allocated to each priority through the Operational Programs To be feasible to achieve the target values with the financial resources allocated to each priority through the Operational Programs To be able to from the basis for the monitoring and evaluation of the NSRF and its Operational Programs To be able to from the basis for the monitoring and evaluation of the NSRF and its Operational Programs

INDICATORS WITH ASTERISK (AFFECTED BY FACTORS OTHER THAN THE CONTRIBUTION OF STRUCTURAL FUNDS) INDICATORS WITH ASTERISK (AFFECTED BY FACTORS OTHER THAN THE CONTRIBUTION OF STRUCTURAL FUNDS) General Employment Index General Employment Index Percentage of womens unemployment Percentage of womens unemployment General Unemployment Index General Unemployment Index Expenditures as percentage of GDP for active Employment Policies Expenditures as percentage of GDP for active Employment Policies Percentage of the population at risk of proverty (following social transfers) Percentage of the population at risk of proverty (following social transfers) Public expenditures for Education as a percentage of GDP Public expenditures for Education as a percentage of GDP Percentage of general population aged that participate in life-long learning programs (formal, aformal and informal) Percentage of general population aged that participate in life-long learning programs (formal, aformal and informal) Percentage of the population aged that has completed only the mandatory education and is not in studies or training Percentage of the population aged that has completed only the mandatory education and is not in studies or training

PROBLEMS PROBLEMS Lack of data but mostly lack of methodology of estimating and monitoring targets mostly in result indicators. Lack of data but mostly lack of methodology of estimating and monitoring targets mostly in result indicators. The time lag between implementation of the interventions and the results. The time lag between implementation of the interventions and the results.

PROBLEMS (CONTD) PROBLEMS (CONTD) The monitoring of the achievement of the targets set on some indicators that are important and representative of the EC and national policies, does not derive from the on-line feeding a monitoring system but requires assessments or surveys or a combination of the two. Examples of such indicators include: The monitoring of the achievement of the targets set on some indicators that are important and representative of the EC and national policies, does not derive from the on-line feeding a monitoring system but requires assessments or surveys or a combination of the two. Examples of such indicators include: Percentage of Enterprises with the capability to receive electronic ordersPercentage of Enterprises with the capability to receive electronic orders Percentage of Enterprises with the capability to complete electronic salesPercentage of Enterprises with the capability to complete electronic sales Percentage of Enterprises using public services fully available on the internetPercentage of Enterprises using public services fully available on the internet Percentage of citizens using public services fully available on the internetPercentage of citizens using public services fully available on the internet Percentage of NATURA 2000 areas under protection regime according to Article 6 of the ΗΑBITAT GuidelinePercentage of NATURA 2000 areas under protection regime according to Article 6 of the ΗΑBITAT Guideline

PROBLEMS (CONTD) PROBLEMS (CONTD) The formulation of a single methodology and terminology by the National coordinating Authority, the managing authorities and the beneficiaries who are also responsible for providing the system with the necessary data. The formulation of a single methodology and terminology by the National coordinating Authority, the managing authorities and the beneficiaries who are also responsible for providing the system with the necessary data. To deal with this potential problem the following were undertaken: Forwarding to the Operational Programs of an extensive indicators system along with a definition, method and time of monitoringForwarding to the Operational Programs of an extensive indicators system along with a definition, method and time of monitoring Filling in the indicator in the monitoring system by the managing authority and checking the feasibility of the target set by the beneficiaryFilling in the indicator in the monitoring system by the managing authority and checking the feasibility of the target set by the beneficiary

PROBLEMS WITH CORE INDICATORS PROBLEMS WITH CORE INDICATORS Specific examples are : Specific examples are : Value in euro of the reduction of time of travel (the reduction of time of travel is already used for major highways. Value in euro of the reduction of time of travel (the reduction of time of travel is already used for major highways. Reduction of green house effects gas emissions Reduction of green house effects gas emissions Rehabilitation of areas Rehabilitation of areas Number of new jobs created in research and technology (The OP Competitiveness ands Entrepreneurship measures equivalent years) Number of new jobs created in research and technology (The OP Competitiveness ands Entrepreneurship measures equivalent years)

BEST PRACTICES BEST PRACTICES Estimating number of jobs Estimating number of jobs Determining the Cost per Unit Determining the Cost per Unit