1. Evaluating European Social Fund “adaptability” measures
in the period
Lion Cristina

2. Overview of the presentation
Identifying the evaluation object
The evaluation carried out during the period
Future perspective for adaptability measures evaluation

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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?

6. 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

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

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

9. 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