1. Evaluation of the Jaspers initiative
Evaluation Network Meeting
23 November 2012
Juliet Martinez

2. Overview of Evaluation
A one year study
Focus on Jaspers' effect on the quality and timeliness of major projects submitted to the DG for Regional Policy
Cover all Jaspers eligible countries: EU 12

3. Headline findings
Jaspers assistance has been provided to over €60 billion worth of projects
There has been a measureable effect on timing – 86 days' reduction
Most MS satisfied or highly satisfied with Jaspers service
Some MS used Jaspers assistance for all their major projects (BG, CY, HU, LV, LT, MT,SK)
Over 70% of projects sought Jaspers advice on Cost Benefit Analysis.

4. Terms of Reference Task 1: Construction and Analysis of Timelines
Task 2: Links between JASPERS Advice and the DG for Regional Policy Assessment
Task 3: Case Studies
Task 4: Analysis of Feedback from Member States and Project Beneficiaries
Task 5: Reporting

5. Methodology Desk research and analysis of feedback forms
Interviews (with MS, with the Commission, Jaspers offices)
Workshops covering all beneficiary Member States
10 Case study pairs - in each pair, one project had Jaspers assistance and one did not

6. Findings – draft final report
Measureable time reduction in processing major project applications, variation by sector
Quality improvement - on project development
Some capacity building in MS
Case study findings: time reduction, quality improvement
Appropriateness of JASPERS structures
Value for money of JASPERS

7. Recommendations Major recommendations: Secondary recommendations:
Jaspers should take a more strategic approach
Sectoral strategy development
Influence on project design, project planning
More capacity building
Secondary recommendations:
More formalised working relationships
3 way protocol between Jaspers/MS/Commission

8. Next steps Final report due end 2012 Policy note to Directors
Present findings to Jaspers Steering Committee
Present findings to EIB Board of Directors
Discussions continue on the future role and structure of Jaspers

9. Thank you for your attention
Jaspers evaluation documents online:
Thank you for your attention