Abstract
Mid-term evaluation of grant programmes always aims to assess the efficiency of programme implementation. An important aspect of assessing efficiency is the lead times of the application mechanisms. A detailed and objective analysis of lead times may set the scenes for an in-depth evaluation of the relevant entities in the application process in terms of capacity,competences or the process itself. The Bulgarian regional operational programme (OPRD) and the Maltese ESF operational programme (OPII) mid-term evaluations offer an opportunity to see application of this method on the ground with a view on results and comparisons. This article attempts to provide an overview on lead time analysis, being a simple but powerful tool for evaluation with great benefits and also great potential pitfalls in terms of use and interpretation.
Highlights
SUMMARYMid-term evaluation of grant programmes always aims to assess the efficiency of programme implementation
Lead time analysis is a basic but powerful tool for measuring an important aspect of efficiency in a grant system
Data clarity and completeness issues might arise. − The method is flexible in the sense that the scope can be tailored to the length and specifics of the implementation system and the requirements of the evaluation. − The figures calculated can be further used for other analyses, for instance to project related absorption risk assessment
Summary
Mid-term evaluation of grant programmes always aims to assess the efficiency of programme implementation. An important aspect of assessing efficiency is the lead times of the application mechanisms. A detailed and objective analysis of lead times may set the scenes for an in-depth evaluation of the relevant entities in the application process in terms of capacity, competences or the process itself. The Bulgarian regional operational programme (OPRD) and the Maltese ESF operational programme (OPII) mid-term evaluations offer an opportunity to see application of this method on the ground with a view on results and comparisons. A hatékonyság megítélésének fontos szempontja a pályázati rendszer átfutási ideinek vizsgálata. Objektív elemzésének eredményei lehetővé teszik a rendszer szereplőinek mélyebb – kapacitás, kompetencia, folyamatszervezési szempontú – értékelését. E cikk egy átfogó képet kíván nyújtani az átfutási idők vizsgálatáról, mely egy egyszerű, de jól alkalmazható értékelési eszköz, számos előnnyel, és jelentős buktatókkal, főként az alkalmazás és az eredmények értelmezése terén
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