EVALUATION ACTIVITIES 2018 Implementation of the evaluation plan

EVALUATION ACTIVITIES 2018 Implementation of the evaluation plan and main findings of evaluations performed in 2018

2007 -2013 ex post evaluations (1) Information and communication technologies Science, research and innovations Business support Responsible ministry Ministry of Science and Education / Ministry of Finance (external) Ministry of Economics / Ministry of Finance (external) Ministry of Environment Protection and Regional Development / Ministry of Finance (external) Ministry of Transport / Ministry of Finance (external) Aim / Scope / Main evaluation question To what extent has EU funds investment in science, research and innovation influenced scientific institutions of Latvia / 21 most effective and sustainable scientific institutions selected according to proposal from Mo. Sc. E Focused on financial instruments’ and grants effectiveness Efficiency of EU funds investment and impact on e -governance Efficiency and impact assessment Status The final report was approved in December 2017 The final report was approved in July 2018 The final report was approved in August 2018 FINISHED Transport Includes assessment whether bottlenecks are narrowed and development goals are met The final report was approved in July 2018 2

2007 -2013 ex post evaluations (2) MAIN CONCLUSIONS AND WAY FORWARD Science, research and innovations ü Information and communication technologies Business support Broad impact on science and research due to EU funds investment: publications; co-operation with industry; internationalization ü ü Some institutions benefited more due to internal factors ü Transport Entrepreneurial activity increased as a result of EU funds investment Positive impact on creation of new jobs (EU 2020 target) ü Successful effectivisation of processes at state and municipal level. Some exceptions remain ü Improved transport infrastructure – cornerstone of national competitiveness ü Increase of R&D share and creation of high value added – not effective ü Reduction of administrative burden both for business and citizens ü More outcomes achieved than planned due to financial crisis 2008 Mitigation of financial crisis 2008 ü Increase in re-use of administrative data ü Effective reduction of obstacles for development (in transport sector) Ø Stable financial support is needed to maintain the achievements Ø More regionally aimed support needed to reduce regional disparities Ø More collaboration with private sector is needed Ø More usage of additional financial sources and financing models Ø Project oriented financing approach Ø More FI as impact in long-term more efficient Ø Change management should be part of project planning, implementation and monitoring phase Ø Regionalization of «Rail Baltica» and implementation of side projects to use the RB more efficiently • • • ü 3

2007 – 2013 ex post evaluations (3) Regional and urban development Environment protection Information and communicati on technologies (broadband) Cultural heritage Responsible ministry Ministry of Environment Protection and Regional Development / Ministry of Finance (internal) Ministry of Environment Protection and Regional Development / Ministry of Finance (external) Ministry of Transport / Ministry of Finance (external) Ministry of Culture / Ministry of Finance (external) Aim / Scope / Main evaluation question Impact of EU funds on urban and regional development in Latvia Broadband coverage and EU funds effectiveness Synergy between ESI funds part of the evaluation Water management, waste management, adaptation to climate change including flood prevention measures, usage of natural resources and biodiversity and nature protection in the focus. Evaluate the socioeconomic impact of EU funds in Latvian cities and regions after the investments made in the improvement of cultural environment Status Evaluation carried out being Draft of final report submitted for comments Evaluation is being actively carried out Timing Results available until the end of 2018 Final report March 2019 Final report until February 2019 is until 4

2014 – 2020 evaluations YEI Horizontal principle «Equal opportunities» YEI 2014 – 2018 ex-post evaluation Respon sible ministry Ministry of Welfare / Ministry of Finance (in co-operation with DG JRC CRIE as part of «Data Fitness Initiative» ) (internal / external) Ministry of Welfare / Ministry of Finance (external) Aim / Scope / Main evaluati on question A counterfactual impact evaluation to assess the extent to which YEI vocational education training programs improves the employability and increases the income of the participants Midterm evaluation of impact of EU funds' contribution to the horizontal principle «Equal Opportunities» . Evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the specific support objectives on the improvement of youth employment and unemployment and the participation of young people in the labour market and education in the period from 2014 to 2018 Status CRIE is working on scientific publication of the report Evaluation carried out Timing Final report was approved in July 2018 Final report until March 2019 is being actively Final report until February 2019 5

Future plans (2019) • Draft evaluation plan 2019 prepared and reviewed by CEWG • Main focus on: ü 2014 – 2020 midterm evaluations of individual SO implementation ü Fulfilment of 2021 – 2027 enabling conditions – research, analysis, elaboration of planning documents 6