Mid-term evaluation of the European Social Fund in Italy

The mid-term evaluation of ESF Operational Programmes was carried out through a study of the first results of funded activities, and an analysis of their relevance. It also assessed how the funds were used, which forms of control were foreseen, as well as the implementation process.

The whole ESF planning in Italy, Objective 3 and 1 Regions, the National Operational Programme School and Research, the EQUAL Programme and the Community Framework of Support went through the mid-term evaluation.