In order to ensure effective
implementation and smooth running of the Rural Development Programme, the
Managing Authority carries out continuous monitoring and evaluation. A
Monitoring Committee has been set up to assist the Managing Authority in
monitoring and evaluation activities. This Committee is made up of
representatives from various sectors including the public sector, authorities,
non-governmental organisations and representatives from farmers' organisations.
Monitoring Committee meetings discuss several issues including selection
criteria for Measures, state of play of Measure implementation, and Programme
modifications.
The Managing Authority, in
collaboration with KPMG Hungary is currently undergoing an ongoing evaluation
process in order to reflect on the performance of the RDP and receive
independent feedback on its effectiveness and outcomes. Results from the
evaluation process enable the MA to achieve the best outcomes for the
agricultural and rural development sectors through the implementation of the
Rural Development Programme 2007 - 2013. Ongoing evaluation examines the
progress of the RDP in relation to its goals by means of result and impact
indicators.
Following the end of the 2007 - 2013
programming period, evaluators will undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the
results achieved through the RDP 2007-2013 in comparison with the goals and
objectives set out at the onset of this programming period through an Ex-Post
evaluation as per Article 86(5) of Council Regulation 1698/2005. Evaluation
will also analyse the way in which the recommendations put forward throughout
the on-going evaluation activities have been taken on board and the impact that
such recommendations have had in improving the implementation of the RDP.
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