Project intervention logic Interreg V-A Latvia-Lithuania programme 2014-2020 INFORMATION SEMINAR 3rd Call for proposals Project intervention logic

Why Intervention logic is needed? Project Intervention Logic Why Intervention logic is needed? To measure project’s contribution to Programme To ensure result-oriented approach To guide through the whole process – from idea to actual outputs Interreg V-A Latvia-Lithuania Programme 2014-2020 www.latlit.eu

Objectives, outputs, results etc. have to be measurable Project Intervention Logic Therefore... Project’s intervention logic has to mirror Programme’s intervention logic Objectives, outputs, results etc. have to be measurable Intervention logic applies to the whole process – from objectives to results Interreg V-A Latvia-Lithuania Programme 2014-2020 www.latlit.eu

Project Intervention Logic Project should Address one Programme priority Address at least one* Programme output indicator Address one Programme specific objective Address one Programme result indicator * Several Programme output indicators can be chosen in case several output indicators are developed for a particular Programme specific objective Interreg V-A Latvia-Lithuania Programme 2014-2020 www.latlit.eu

Project Intervention Logic Project idea What are our common needs and potentials? Project Objectives&Results What do we want to change? How it will be different? Project Outputs&Indicators What do we need to deliver to obtain this change? Work plan&Budget How we will do it? What resources do we need to do this work? ! Project is created for target group/stakeholders Target size has to be set and reported! Interreg V-A Latvia-Lithuania Programme 2014-2020 www.latlit.eu

Project idea Joint challenge Corresponds to one Programme priority Project Intervention Logic – Project idea Project idea Joint challenge Corresponds to one Programme priority Innovative Relevant (need for intervention) Interreg V-A Latvia-Lithuania Programme 2014-2020 www.latlit.eu

Programme specific objective Project Intervention Logic - Objectives For 1.1. – To increase number of visitors to the Programme area through improving and developing cultural and natural heritage objects, services and products Programme specific objective Overall objective Relates to strategic aspects of the project, gives overall context on what is planned to be achieved Specific objective (up to 3) A concrete statement (measurable) giving description on what is planned to be achieved and for that requires a development and usage of project outputs Interreg V-A Latvia-Lithuania Programme 2014-2020 www.latlit.eu

S M A R T Specific Clear, concise, detailed Measurable Project Intervention Logic - Objectives S Specific Clear, concise, detailed M Measurable Quality and quantity A R T Achievable Relevant Sufficient contribution Time-related Realistic Specific time frame Interreg V-A Latvia-Lithuania Programme 2014-2020 www.latlit.eu

Project Intervention Logic - Results For 1.1. – Overnight stays of visitors in the Programme area Programme result indicator Quantification is not a mandatory requirement Project result The immediate advantage of carrying out the project, telling us about the benefit of using the project main outputs. It should indicate the change the project is aiming for. Often materialise only after the end of the project Direct link between programme and project should be demonstrated Interreg V-A Latvia-Lithuania Programme 2014-2020 www.latlit.eu

Project Intervention Logic – main output For 1.1. – Sustainable Tourism: Increase in expected number of visits to supported sites of cultural and natural heritage and attractions Programme output indicator Project main output The product of the activities (tool) funded telling us what has actually been produced for the money given to the project. It contributes directly to the achievement of the project result. Linked to project objectives Is an outcome from implemented project activities, should be measurable Interreg V-A Latvia-Lithuania Programme 2014-2020 www.latlit.eu

Sustainable and clean environment through cooperation     Specific objective 1.1.    Requirements for project main outputs  Programme output indicator: Increase in expected number of visits to supported sites of cultural natural heritage and attraction  Project shall specify one project main output contributing to Programme output indicator and having the same measurement unit Project main output: cannot be with value 0 and cannot be a deliverable How to calculate value: This is difference between existing number of tourists coming to supported sites and the number that partners want to achieve by the project end. How to formulate:  e.g. Increase in expected number of visits to supported sites because of improved infrastructure objects and promoted routes  e.g. Expected number of visitors to supported sites increased due to promotion of green tourism opportunities  How to justify in report: Data from tourist counters Data from tourism information centers Other statistical data Interreg V-A Latvia-Lithuania Programme 2014-2020 www.latlit.eu

Programme output indicator/Project main output Project Intervention Logic – work plan For 1.1. – Sustainable Tourism: Increase in expected number of visits to supported sites of cultural and natural heritage and attractions Programme output indicator/Project main output Project work plan The project workplan shall explain what needs to be done to deliver project main outputs and achieve project specific objectives. Work plan is divided in several work packages Activities: specific tasks performed for resources which are used. Deliverables: Result of an activity, physical evidence which has been produced through an activity Interreg V-A Latvia-Lithuania Programme 2014-2020 www.latlit.eu

Project Intervention Logic – indicators What? Why? To answer Deliverable Monitoring progress Are you doing what you planned? Output Monitoring and evaluation Do you deliver on specific objective? Results Evaluation Do outputs deliver a real benefit? Interreg V-A Latvia-Lithuania Programme 2014-2020 www.latlit.eu

Project Intervention Logic – Scheme (SO 1.1.)  Programme priority Project overall objective To increase number of visitors to the Programme area through promotion of green tourism opportunities and educational activities oriented towards greater knowledge of Latgale and Aukstaitija nature, culture, history, traditions  Project results  It is expected that due to developed green tourism routes and implemented educational activities oriented towards greater knowledge of Latgale and Aukstaitija nature, culture, history, traditions, there will be an increase in overnight stays in the Programme area.  PROGRAMME Programme specific objective To increase number of visitors to the Programme area through improving and developing cultural and natural heritage objects, services and products Programme result indicator Overnight stays of visitors in the Programme area Descriptions of actions supported Programme output indicator Sustainable Tourism: Increase in expected number of visits to supported sites of cultural and natural heritage and attractions Project main outputs   To increase number of visitors by 5 000 tourists to Latgale and Aukstaitija through creation and promotion of two 2-day long thematic routes  Project specific objective Increasing of the knowledge and raising of awareness about Latgale and Aukstaitija nature, culture, history, traditions. Improvement and promotion of green tourism opportunities in Latgale and Aukstaitija regions for diversification of cultural tourism services and products.  Project work plan: work packages, activities, deliverables, time plan PROJECT Interreg V-A Latvia-Lithuania Programme 2014-2020 www.latlit.eu

Shortcoming/definitions, durability Shortcoming/workplan Lessons learned the 1st Call and 2nd Call Shortcoming/Idea No proof or facts provided on project context - common territorial challenge, reason for cross-border cooperation, what innovation/ new knowledge is brought Recommendation Provide proof (statistical data, links to sources), show demand (studies, research, survey), how target group will contribute, explain and demonstrate need for cooperation and innovative/ new solutions applied Shortcoming/definitions, durability Too broad and vague definitions (objectives, results, outputs) or «copy, paste» from Programme indicators, lack of sufficient information on project durability Recommendation Tailor-made objectives, results, main outputs – but the same measurement unit as in Programme indicators has to be chosen. Clear information on durability of project activities/main outputs should be provided Shortcoming/workplan Not all activities directly contribute to achievement of main outputs; vague description of activities, not measurable deliverables, no clear demonstration of cross-border relevance of investments, too many WP Recommendation Be clear, precise, include measurement indicators, double-check logic of workplan, including timeline; create 1-2 WP Implementation and Investment; demonstrate how investments will be used by partners during and after the project Interreg V-A Latvia-Lithuania Programme 2014-2020 www.latlit.eu

Shortcoming/partnership Shortcoming/documents Lessons learned the 1st Call and 2nd Call Shortcoming/partnership Not all relevant partners are involved, project doesn’t involve direct users of project results, partnership is not balanced, responsibilities are not set. Recommendation Involve right partners, users of project results, identify responsible partners per activities, create balanced partnership – level of involvement in all aspects of the project Shortcoming/budget Too broad or too detailed descriptions, not in line with planned activities, cost-sharing Recommendation Be precise, but maintain right balance of details, cross-check with what is planned in workplan, cost-sharing is not allowed, each partner plans its own expenses. Shortcoming/documents Not all relevant documents are attached - for planned construction works, not all necessary confirmations are submitted etc. Recommendation Check Programme manual section 6.1. what documents and in what format need to be submitted together with application form Interreg V-A Latvia-Lithuania Programme 2014-2020 www.latlit.eu

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