ObjectiveThe seminar aims to extend participants’ knowledge about evaluation systems of public policies in Europe and to improve their skills in designing, managing and monitoring evaluation activities.
Target Group Directors or civil servants responsible for designing evaluation systems, managing and monitoring evaluations carried out by external evaluators; as well as those responsible for controlling public administrations at different government levels, and who need to develop or are interested in developing their knowledge about public policy evaluation. The seminar does not aim to train participants on how to use evaluation techniques; however, those techniques will be presented and explained with the aim of analysing the advantages and disadvantages that justify the use of some techniques above others. The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of evaluation, to learn how to design an evaluation, prepare and define the scope of work, how to negotiate with evaluators, quality control of an evaluation, etc. Experiences of institutionalising evaluation systems in different European countries will also be presented.
Content
The seminar sessions will be divided according to the following scheme: the first sessions will focus on the reasons for evaluation, on showing its critical importance in the policy formulation process, and on how to design an evaluation. The following sessions will be devoted to seeing how institutional capacity can be developed for a better evaluation through different experiences of European public administrations. The final sessions will include the evaluation in practice, the role of evaluators and various methods and tools which are regularly used in evaluation. Participants will also have the opportunity to present problems or queries on evaluation issues that they face in their own practice, and will be offered suggestions on how to address them.
Method Presentations on real experiences, group work, debates with a practical perspective. The sessions will be complemented by referenced material and documentation that will offer an adequate source of information to those wishing to gain more in-depth knowledge.
Duration: Two days
European Institute of Public Administration– European Centre for the Regions (EIPA-ECR)
(C/ Girona, 20 / 08010 – Barcelona)
http://www.eipa.eu/regions
Project LeaderGracia Vara Arribas
Expert
Tel. +34- 93 567 2403
E-mail: g.vara-arribas@eipa-ecr.com
OrganisationNatalia Doménech García
Programme Organiser
Tel. +34- 93 567 2389
Fax. +34- 93 567 2399
E-mail: n.domenech@eipa-ecr.com
DAY 1
Opening of the seminar
Javier Sánchez Cano, Director, European Institute of Public Administration – European Centre for the Regions (EIPA-ECR), Barcelona
Introduction to the seminar: presentation of the methodology to be followed during the seminar “Tour de table”: presentation of participants
Gracia Vara Arribas, Expert, Project Leader, EIPA-ECR, Barcelona (ES)
What is evaluation and why do we do it? Structures & institutionalisation
Main concepts of evaluation: what is evaluation about and why do we do it? Where does it stand in the public policy cycle?
Gracia Vara Arribas
Institutionalisation and development of the EU evaluation system
Eduardo Zapico Goñi, Advisor, DG Budget, Ministry of Economy and Finance (ES)
Developing evaluation capacities in an organisation: how to design an evaluation? Terms of reference, evaluation criteria and ndicators
Juan Murciano, Institute of Economics Studies, Evaluation and Job Creations S.L (Instituto de Estudios de Economía, Evaluación y Empleo, S.L.), Sevilla (ES)
Preparation of a group exercise about evaluation design: two case studies based on two concrete examples
Speaker’s team: topics discussed will include: the reasons for evaluation, the evaluation expectations, and the need for adequate terms of reference
Presentation of the group work, analysis and comments on the findings
Speaker’s team
Developing a strategic approach to evaluation: the case of the World Bank
Osvaldo Feinstein, former Evaluation Manager and advisor at the World Bank; Professor of the Master in Evaluation, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (ES)
Preparation of the consultation session “Evaluation diagnosis “
Participants will be invited to present a case in max. 100 words. The document will be handed to the Project Leader of the seminar at
the beginning of the second day. A selection and grouping of the more representative cases will be made. For the cases not selected, those could always be discussed bilaterally alter the plenary session.
DAY 2
Evaluation methods and tools: quantitative & qualitative techniques
Carmen Vélez, Department of Industrial Organization and Business Management, University of Seville (ES)
Theoretical and practical challenges in applying methods and techniques of public policy evaluation: appraisal of evaluation – dealing with external evaluators
Carmen Vélez
Working group led by the two speakers
Applying the concepts and experiences presented in the modules of the previous sessions to create and/or develop the evaluation capacity in a public organisation
1) Which of the presented approaches is similar to what happens in your country/organisation?
2) Which kind of elements of the presented approaches could contribute to the further development of evaluation in your country/organisation? And which ones certainly do not? Why?
3) What are the main challenges in your country/organisation regarding the creation or development of the evaluation methods or capacity?
Evaluating policies on employability and access to child care: the case of the Scottish government “Working for Families Fund” programme
Ronald W. McQuaid, Director, Employment Research Institute, Edinburgh Napier University (UK)
Consultation session “Evaluation diagnosis”: introduction to the session and exchange of views with the authors of the proposed cases
Osvaldo Feinstein
Presentation of the cases to be analysed, and detailed explanation of the problems encountered by the participants
Discussion on each one of the presented problems, backed up by documentation, tips and suggestions, and exchange of opinions with the experts
Chairs: Osvaldo Feinstein and Gracia Vara Arribas
Presentation of conclusions on the “Evaluation diagnosis” session
Osvaldo Feinstein
Closing of the seminar
Gracia Vara Arribas
Seminar venue
Auditorium
Catalan School of Public Administration (EAPC)
Girona street, 20
E-08010 Barcelona
Working language
English and Spanish, simultaneous interpretation will be provided throughout this two-day seminar
Fee
The participation fee is € 850 and includes documentation, 2 lunches, 2 coffee breaks and a certificate of attendance.
Accommodation
and travel costs are at the expenses of the participants or their administration.
Deadline for registration: 1 February 2010
Payment
Payment before the deadline is a condition for participation. For cancellations received after 1st February we will have to charge an administration fee of € 150 unless an alternative participant is nominated.
Hotel reservations in Barcelona
The EIPA-ECR will be pleased to make reservations for you at these hotels (where special rates are applied for EIPA-ECR participants):
Hotel Europark***
(Aragó, 325 - Tel.: +34.93 457 92 05, www.nnhotels.es) € 109 Double room for single use, € 135 Double room (Breakfast included) + 7% VAT
To get the best Web fare available, upon confirmation of your registration a code will be sent to you so that you can make the reservation directly on the hotel website. The above-mentioned fare is the maximum amount that can be charged for the room.
Hotel NH Podium****
(C/Bailén, 4-6; Tel.: +34.93 265 02 02; www.nh-hotels.com)
€ 110 Double room for single use, € 120 Double room (breakfast
included) + 7% VAT
Should you wish to make use of this possibility, please indicate the dates of arrival and departure on the registration form. Payment is to be made directly and personally to the hotel on checking out. Please note that if you register after the closing date, hotel reservations cannot be guaranteed.
Information and Registration
Natalia Doménech, Programme Organiser
European Institute of Public Administration – European Centre for the
Regions (EIPA-ECR)
C/ Girona, 20 / 08010 - Barcelona
Tel.: + 34/ 93 567 23 89; Fax: +34/ 93 567 23 99;
E-mail: n.domenech@eipa-ecr.com
You can also submit the online registration form which can be found on
EIPA’s web site: www.eipa.eu
Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be sent to participants on receipt of the completed registration form
Hotel NH Podium****
(C/Bailén, 4-6; Tel.: +34.93 265 02 02; www.nh-hotels.com)
€ 110 Double room for single use, € 120 Double room (breakfast
included) + 7% VAT
Should you wish to make use of this possibility, please indicate the
dates of arrival and departure on the registration form. Payment is to be
made directly and personally to the hotel on checking out. Please note
that if you register after the closing date, hotel reservations cannot
be guaranteed.
Information and Registration
Natalia Doménech, Programme Organiser
European Institute of Public Administration – European Centre for the
Regions (EIPA-ECR)
C/ Girona, 20 / 08010 - Barcelona
Tel.: + 34/ 93 567 23 89; Fax: +34/ 93 567 23 99;
E-mail: n.domenech@eipa-ecr.com
You can also submit the online registration form which can be found on
EIPA’s web site: www.eipa.eu
Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be sent to participants on receipt of
the completed registration form
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