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The project objective was to undertake an ex ante evaluation of the rural
development programme 2007-2013 for Cyprus. The evaluation provides an analysis
of the underlying strategy and objectives, baseline indicators, quantifiable
performance indicators and targets. Results of the evaluation are intended to
be used to improve programming of rural development measures for the period 2007
–2013.
Specific tasks of the ex ante evaluation include:
Assessment of the programme-related SWOT analysis (assessment of the
completeness of the SWOT analysis, analysis of the causes of disparities
identified , identification and assessment of the driving forces towards
sustainable rural development, contribution to the quantification of context and
impact related baseline indicators (common and programme-related) etc.
Assessment of programme targets (assessment of the programme related targets,
examination of the intervention logic of measures, from output to result and to
impact, assessment of the extent to which the expected result of measures
contribute to achieving the targets identified and to the overall objectives
both at community and national level, assessment of the internal coherence of
programmes, assessment of the extent to which the expected objectives can be
realistically achieved with the financial resources allocated to the different
measures within each axis, analysis of the effects of the programme on the
environment by applying Strategic Environmental Assessment) and whether the
rural development programme 2007-2013 in Cyprus is in line with CAP.
Assessment of expected impacts (assessment of the correct application of common
baseline indicators as well as the usefulness of programme-specific baseline
indicators reflecting programme-specific objectives and expected impacts of
measures against baselines and verification of the functioning of collection
mechanisms).
Assessment of
proposed implementation and management procedures, including monitoring,
evaluation and financial management (assessment of the implementing provisions
for managing, monitoring, and evaluating the programme, analysis of difficulties
in implementation and critical incidents, assessment of the quality and the
extent of partnership arrangements) and assessment whether the programme
management is in line with the requirements set for EU co-financed programmes. |
