Midterm evaluation of National Strategic Reference Framework 2007

Mid-term evaluation of National Strategic Reference Framework 2007 -2013 Czech Republic 2011 1

Process of drawing from SF in the period 2007 - 2008 As at 31 December 2007 As at 31 December 2008 2

Process of drawing from SF in the period 2009 - 2010 As at 31 December 2009 As at 31 December 2010 3

Process of drawing from SF March 3, 2011 4

Financial progress (NSRF) - in relation to the n+3 / n+2 rule

National Strategic Reference Framework in CZ OP with management authority in CZ REGIONAL OPs THEMATIC OPs OP Environment ROP NUTS II Moravia-Silesia OP Transport ROP NUTS II Central Moravia OP Education for Competitiveness ROP NUTS II North-East OP Human Resources and Employment ROP NUTS II South-East OP Research and Development for Innovations ROP NUTS II South-West ROP NUTS II North-West ROP NUTS II Central Bohemia OP Enterprise and Innovation Prague – Competitiveness OP Technical Assistance OP CR – Poland Integrated Operational Programme CROSS-BOARDER OPs OP CR – Slovakia OP CR – Saxony OP CR – Austria OP CR - Bavaria Prague – Adaptability OP with management TRANSNATIONAL OPs INTERACT II; ESPON 2013 authority abroad INTERREGIONAL OP OP Interregional Cooperation 6 OP Transnational Cooperation Central Europe

Mid-term evaluation of NSRF 2007 -2013 • Although it is not compulsory, National Coordination Authority CZ launched Mid-term evaluation of programming period 2007 -2013. • Some managing authorities in CZ also conduct their own mid-term evaluations of operational programmes under their supervision. • The realization is in compliance with the updated Evaluation plan of NSRF CZ in the period 2007 -2013. 7

Objectives of Mid-term Evaluation • to evaluate the existing physical and financial progress of NSRF 2007 -2013 • to assess degree of achievement of the defined aims of NSRF and OPs in the programming period 2007 -2013 • recommendations for revision of the current programming period (2007 -2013) and for preparing the next programming period (2014+) • one of the sources for decision on reallocation in Czech Republic when increasing efficiency and effectiveness 8

Thematic areas 1. Verification of the relevance of NSRF objectives in relation to external effects 2. Analysis of the progress of implementation and fulfilment of the given NSRF objectives 3. Assessment of NSRF and OPs contribution to horizontal themes 4. Assessment of the implementation system functionality 5. Assessment of the functionality of monitoring Each thematic area is further divided into subsections and specified by several evaluation questions. 9

1. Verification of the relevance of NSRF objectives in relation to external effects • changes of initial socioeconomic conditions and their impact on realization of NSRF strategy • need of modification of NSRF strategy 10

2. Analysis of the progress of implementation and fulfilment of the given NSRF objectives • • • financial performance – its jeopardizing by the n+3/n+2 rule physical performance implementation of NSRF objectives • application of 3 E rule (effectiveness, efficiency, economy) • projects‘ sustainability • the most frequent irregularities 11

3. Assessment of NSRF and OPs contribution to horizontal themes • integration of horizontal themes into NSRF implementation • NSRF contribution to the improvement of horizontal themes in CR • common features of projects which contribute to the improvement of horizontal themes 12

4. Assessment of the implementation system functionality • changes of legislative framework – their effect on NSRF implementation • administrative capacities • current position of NCA – improvement of efficiency of NSRF coordination • effectiveness and efficiency of implementation structure 13

5. Assessment of the functionality of monitoring • efficiency of central monitoring system • data quality for monitoring and evaluation of NSRF 14

Timetable of Mid-term evaluation Phases Deadlines - from the date of signing the agreement Outputs 1 st phase 1 st ongoing thematic report 1 month 2 nd phase 2 nd ongoing thematic report 2 months 3 rd phase 3 rd ongoing thematic report 3 months 4 th phase 4 th ongoing thematic report 4 months 5 th phase 5 th ongoing thematic report 5 months 6 th phase Final report 7 th phase Final workshop 5, 5 months 6 months The procurement is in the process of selection of the evaluator. 15

Strenghtened risk management • Is implemented based on the conslusions of the Management and Coordination Committee (Resolution of MCC, December 8, 2009) for the OP’s with lower absorption level. • There are 6 OP’s under strengthened risks management. • The aim of the „strengthened risk management“ is to identify the implementation risks in co-operation with the Managing Authorities, and to propose and adopt measures to eliminate or mitigate the risks.

Strenghtened risk management • System of risk management has been set for all OP’s and primarily is based on the OP summary risk reports that are submitted twice a year (till 1 st February and 1 st August) by all OPs to the NCA. • Furthermore, the risk management is based on a financial and physical monitoring, including monitoring of n+3/2 rule, particularly for 2011 and 2013 (concurrence of 2010 and 2011 allocation) and the system of forecasts, which are monitored both for a short period of time and by the end of programming period. • The main findings and problem areas are: – Fulfillment of n+3/2 rule for 2011 and for 2013. – Unstable administrative capacity, lack of administrative capacity, staff turnover and lack of motivation. – The high administrative burden associated with the procedures concerning suspected irregularities. – Corrections of the data in the monitoring system.

Material to the Government Proposals for reallocation among operational programmes The main reason: Risk to loss allocation (the "automatic decommitment" - rule n +3 / n +2) at some of OPs for the allocation 2011 - 2013. Objective: Propose and promote changes to ensure • avoiding of lose the allocation • effective use of the SF / CF in accordance to the objectives of the NSRF (ie do not change the objectives of the NSRF, which are still relevant).

Mid-term evaluation – recommendations‘ areas In some countries, some partial mid-term evaluations were conducted by intermediate institutions/coordination authorities (including CZ). Recommendations’ areas • management and control systems • improvement of Cohesion Policy effectiveness and efficiency • improvement of performance/drawing • financial sustainability of created infrastructure (Hungary) CZ is presently conducting Mid-term evaluation of NSRF 2007 -2013. Some managing authorities conduct mid-term evaluations of OPs under their supervision.

New member states conference in Pilsen! 18 – 20. 4. 2011 2007 – 13 – implementation issues Major projects, financial instruments, modification of OPs, experiences focused on implementation of OP 2014 + Thematic concentration and flexibility, Strategic programming and results -oriented approach, Delivery system 2014+, Architecture of future Cohesion Policy

Thank you for your attention. Speaker: Vit Sumpela Department of Managing and Coordination NSRF Czech Republic E-mail: sumvit@mmr. cz 21