Evaluation of innovative measures under Article 6 of the European Social Fund Regulation

Through this contract the Commission called on services of experts for an external evaluation of the calls for proposals. The evaluation examined the overall achievements and operation of the entire call for proposals. The overall analysis was based on a thorough assessment of project activities. Conclusions and recommendations were used in policy development within DG Employment and Social Affairs and in order to animate discussion with Member States and relevant stakeholders about ESF innovative actions.

The four principal sub-themes of the work carried out were:

• Innovation.
• Networking and dissemination.
• Mainstreaming and transnationality, and
• The operation of partnerships.

Donors: European Commission DG EMPL.