Regional Policy Inforegio - Evaluation of Cohesion Policy - Evaluations undertaken for the Commission

Evaluations undertaken for the Commission

2007-2013 2000-2006 1989-1999

Evaluations of the 2007-2013 programming period

Expert Evaluation Network Delivering Policy Analysis

The objective of this network of experts is to synthesise evidence on the performance of Cohesion policy in the 2007-2013 period by examining the physical and financial performance of the operational programmes and evaluation and other evidence available. Every year the expert network produces country reports on the achievements of cohesion policy and on a selected theme. For 2011 the theme is renewable energy and energy efficiency in residential housing. The network will also identify examples of good practice in evaluation (interesting methods, good data, etc.).

Inception report
Terms of Reference
2010 Reports

ERDF and Cohesion Fund Support to Regions with Specific Geographical Features - Islands, Mountainous and Sparsely Populated areas

This study will analyse the extent to which cohesion policy interventions have been appropriate and effective in the special territories for the 2000-2006 and 2007-2013 periods. Fifteen selected regions will be covered and six of them will be selected for an in-depth case study analysis. The evaluation will explore policy and governance approaches to identify good practices in implementing territorial cohesion and will conclude on the key factors to maximise the effects of the Structural Funds. The final report is expected by the end of 2011.

First Intermediate Report

Inception Report

Terms of Reference

Local development approach in the delivery of ERDF interventions

The study will assess the contribution of the local development approach to the effective delivery of Cohesion Policy. It will cover interventions co-financed by the ERDF in the 2000-2006 and 2007-13 programming periods. Findings from the review of 38 Operational Programmes and the in-depth analysis of 5 regional cases will serve as a base for operational recommendations on how and when local development could be used to deliver Cohesion Policy and how to monitor and evaluate the effects of local development interventions on economic, social and territorial cohesion.

Inception Report

Terms of Reference

Evaluation on the potential for regional policy programmes, 2007-2013, to contribute to the Lisbon and Gothenburg objectives for growth, jobs and sustainable development

The study evaluates the potential for current regional policy instruments to contribute to the achievement of growth, jobs and sustainable development. The analysis is based on examination of the Cohesion policy instruments in all 27 Member States including all 246 operational programmes supported by the ERDF and Cohesion Fund, as well as the National Strategic Reference Frameworks, the National Reform Programmes and the National Sustainable Development Plans. Conclusions are drawn at the level of each objective (Convergence and Regional Competitiveness and Employment) at the EU level.

Terms of Reference
Final synthesis report

Promotion of gender equality, non-discrimination and accessibility for disabled persons

A study on the Translation of Article 16 of Regulation EC 1083/2006 for Cohesion policy programmes 2007-2013 co-financed by the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund

The study analyses the integration of the gender perspective, non-discrimination and accessibility for disabled persons in Cohesion policy programmes co-financed by ERDF and the Cohesion Fund. 15 examples of good practices across Member States and policy areas will be identified and analysed. Conclusions and useful lessons to strengthen the gender, non-discrimination and disability dimensions in the current and next policy programming period will be derived.

Main Findings, Recommendations and Reports

Macro economic modelling:

HERMIN: Analysis of the Impact of Cohesion Policy - a note explaining the Hermin-based simulations (May 2007) - Annexes
QUEST: The Potential Impact of the Fiscal Transfers under the EU Cohesion Policy Programme (June 2007)
ECOMOD: Study on the Economic Impacts of Convergence Interventions (2007-2013) (November 2007)
- Simulation results by country with uniform TFP :
- Simulation results by country with benchmark TFP :
- Case study Poland: simulation results with TFP 0.03