Ongoing evaluation of the ERDF-/ESF multifund programm in lower saxony

Together with ISG, GEFRA and Kovalis we've been supporting the ERDF- and ESF-support in lower saxony - from evaluation plan to monitoring and evaluation

The lower-saxonian multifund programm of the period 2014 to 2020 is the only joint programm covering ERDF and ESF in Germany. The work of the ongoing evaluation comprises the following modules:

Developing the evaluation plan

Monitoring

Evaluation

Communication on study designs, results and other ongoing tasks

Monitoring comprises drafting the annual implementation reports, contributions to the national progress reports, data analysis and ad-hoc-reporting for the Managing Authority.

Evaluatio work mainly consists of an evaluation per priority plus special studies. IfS is responsible for the overal coordination of the work, the ERDF-related monitoring plus evaluation of ERDF-priorities 3 (reduction of greenhouse gas emissions) 4 (sustainable and environmentally friendly development) plus ESF-priority 9 (investment in education and training). Evaluations are theory-based, with varying designs and ways how programme theories are being used.

Furthermore, IfS carried out a special study on sustainability. Another study on "good work" is on it's way.

For more information on the multifonds programme see the pages of the Managing Authority (only German).