National Info Day 1st call of
Interreg DANUBE
9th October 2015
Prague
Agenda
1. How to develop a Project Intervention Logic
2. How to fill the Expression of Interest
3. Application and assessment procedures
1. Project Intervention Logic
Result Orientation
 Reinforced and (more) systematic approach to ensure direct contribution of
projects to achieve Specific Objectives and Programme Objectives
 Stringent alignment of projects and Programme regarding
 Objectives
 Results
 Outputs
 Exact quantification of project outputs through a set of limited, pre-defined
output indicators
1. Project Intervention Logic
Project
Programme
Specific Objective X
[…]
Programme
Mission
Project Main Objective
Contribution to Programme
Specific Objective
Project Specific Objectives
Contribution to Project Main
Objective
Result Indicator
Targets
Intensity of cooperation of key
actors and stakeholders in the
Danube area …
(semi-quantitative)
Output Indicators
Targets
(quantitative)
-
Nr. of strategies
Nr. of tools
Nr. of pilot actions
Nr. of documented learning
interactions
Project Result
Contribution to Programme Result
Indicator
Project Outputs
Contribution to Programme
Output Indicators
EoI, part 6
Guidelines for EoI
AM part 6 III
1. Project Intervention Logic
Project Intervention Logic - Objectives
Specific
Objective X
[…]
Project Main Objective
 What is the intended strategic, long-term change?
 Definition of only one concise main objective
 Description of the contribution of the main
objective to the Programme Specific Objective
Project Specific Objectives
 What are the immediate effects of the project?
 Definition of up to three concrete sub-objectives
 Description of the contribution of the specific
objectives to the project main objective
1. Project Intervention Logic
Project Intervention Logic – Result
Programme
Result Indicator
Intensity of
cooperation of key
actors and
stakeholders in the
Danube area …
Project Result
 What is the benefit of using the project outputs?
 Description of one concise result only
 Description of the contribution of the project
result to the Programme Result Indicator
1. Project Intervention Logic
Project Intervention Logic - Outputs
Programme
Output Indicators
Project Outputs
 What has been produced for the money given?
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Nr. of strategies
Nr. of tools
Nr. of pilot actions
Nr. of documented
learning
interactions
 Project outputs have to contribute to one
compulsory programme output indicator
(documented learning interactions)
 … and have to contribute to one up to max. 4
further programme output indicator
1. Project Intervention Logic
Intervention Logic – Outputs
Project Outputs
Programme
Output Indicators
Output
Value
1 Danubian strategy for (…) based on 8 country reports
1
1 Danubian strategy for (…) based on 8 country reports
8
4 local action plans (for 4 pilots)
4
-
Nr. of strategies
-
Nr. of tools
1 E-learning platform
1
-
Nr. of pilot actions
1 internal project management manual
1
Pilot implementation of action plans in 4 sites
4
Implementation 1 E-learning course (4 X 25 particip.)
1
Implementation 1 E-learning course (4 X 25 particip.)
4
Implementation 1 E-learning course (4 X 25 particip.)
100
-
Nr. of documented
learning
interactions
AM, Part 6, pp 13
1. Project Intervention Logic
Output Indicators
Documented learning interaction
 process of acquiring institutional knowledge through transnational cooperation
addressing common problems and\or challenges in a specific field
-
E.g. capacity building measures, e-learning platforms, peer-reviews …
-
Mandatory horizontal output indicator; each projects has to implement at least one
(recommended: three) learning interactions!
-
Documented means that physical proofs that such a learning process has been implemented
Strategy
 Should start with the definition of joint problems/ challenges and set up clear mid
and long term objectives reflecting the common vision of the Danube Region in a
specific field.
 Should aim at policy integration in the Danube area in the selected fields and act as
policy drivers below EU level but above national level.

Action plans break down the strategy goals and objectives into specific actions.
AM, Part 6, pp 13
1. Project Intervention Logic
Output Indicators
Tool
 means for achieving a specific task. Tools should be jointly developed at
transnational level and be innovative.
 Tools can be tangible (physical or technical objects) and intangible (methods,
concepts or services).
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e.g. analytical tools, management tools, software tools, monitoring tools, decision support
tools, technical tools
Pilot action
 practical implementation of newly developed solutions (e.g. services, tools,
methods or approaches, even an investment)
 has an experimental nature which aims at testing, evaluating and/or demonstrating
the feasibility and effectiveness of a scheme
Deliverable: side product or service contributing to the development of an output
→ All products under WP1 and WP2 are deliverables
AM, Part 6, pp 13
2. How to fill the EoI
 Expression of Interest (EoI) is part of the “Applicants Package” consisting in:
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Cooperation Programme (CP)
-
Applicants Manual (AM)
-
Guidance for EoI (+ Call announcement)
 Base the filling of the EoI on a sound understanding of CP and AM!
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Contact NCP or JS in case of any question!
 Don’t leave the filling of the EoI for the very last moment!
 Don’t leave the submission of EoI for the very last moment (technical
constraints might hamper submission on time)!
Guidance for EoI
3. Application and Assessment
2-step application procedure
 1st step
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Opening of the CfP on 23rd of September 2015
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Submission of a “light” Expression of Interest; focus on the strategic relevance of a
project (and less on operational details)
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Deadline for submission on 3rd of November (EoI only, no additional \ original
documents required)
 2nd step
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Submission of a full Application Form by pre-selected projects; balanced focus on
strategic and operational elements
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Deadline for submission expected for the 2nd quarter of 2016
-
Submission includes additional \ original documents such as a partnership agreement
(anticipate time needed for providing documents and related signatures…!)
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Limited flexibility for modifying projects between 1st to 2nd step!!
AM, Part 5
3. Application and Assessment
Changes between 1st and 2nd step
 Lead Partner cannot be changed!!
 Partnership:
-
For partnerships with up to 10 partners, a replacement or
withdrawal of max 2 partner is allowed
-
For partnerships with up to 15 partners, a replacement or
withdrawal of total max 3 partners is allowed
-
For partnerships larger than 15 partners, a replacement or
withdrawal of total max 4 partners is allowed
-
No limitation for adding partners, in case this contributes to the
quality of the partnerships and does not affect the basic character of
the project
3. Application and Assessment
Assessment – 1st step
A) Eligibility check: 7 compulsory yes\no criteria
B) Quality check: 8 scored criteria, each 0-5 points
6 Strategic criteria, max. 30 points
-
Intervention Logic
Partnership
….
< 60%
> 60%
2 Operational criteria, max. 10 points
-
Budget
Work plan
>74%
74% - 60%
Direct invitation
2nd step
Invitation decided
by MC
< 60%
AM, Part 5
3. Application and Assessment
Assessment - Eligibility
Nr
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Eligibility criteria
The EoI has been submitted
within the set deadline (date and
time)
The EoI has been submitted
through the official DTP website
The EoI is compiled in English
Partnership is composed by at
least three financing partners
from at least three participating
countries of which at least one
(the LP) is located in a Member
State
Lead Applicant is an eligible
beneficiary
The proposal contributes to the
programme
objectives/mission
and the programme priorities.
The proposal contributes to at
least two programme output
indicators
Description
The EoI has been submitted within the date and time
set in the call announcement.
The EoI has been submitted through the specific
section of the official DTP website.
All parts of the EoI are compiled in English, as the
official language of the DTP.
Partnership complies with the minimum requirement
for a transnational DTP partnership: at least three
financing partners (receiving ERDF or IPA cofinancing) from at least three participating countries,
of which at least one the Lead Partner is located in a
Member State.
The Lead Applicant fulfils the requirement set in Part
2, section II of the Applicants Manual.
The proposal clearly addresses the Programme
mission. It clearly focuses on and contributes to the
selected priority.
.
The proposal contributes to the horizontal output
indicator predefined in the EoI and to at least
another programme output indicator.
AM, Part 5
3. Application and Assessment
Assessment – Quality /strategic
Assessment main questions
Are the territorial needs and challenges identified and duly justified?
Guiding questions
Are the territorial needs/ challenges coherently described?
Points
Is the proposal clearly addressing the needs/ challenges?
Is the intervention logic coherent?
To which extent the proposal contributes to an EU strategy or policy?
Are the described needs/ challenges relevant for achieving the
programme objectives?
Is the project intervention logic coherent with the programme
one?
Is the project main objective clearly contributing to achieving the
selected programme specific objective?
Are the envisaged activities expected to reach the planned result?
Is the need for transnational cooperation demonstrated?
Is the project concretely contributing to a programme relevant EU
strategy/ policy (other than EUSDR) in the thematic field addressed
by the project?
Does the project clearly contribute to one or more Priority Areas as
set out in the Action Plan of the EUSDR?
Does the project provide clear value added regarding the
achievement of actions and/or targets defined for one or more
EUSDR Priority Areas?
Is the partnership representing the right mix of countries and
competences according to the project topic?
Is the partnership balanced and not overly dominated by one
country?
Is the Lead Applicant experienced and competent to lead the
partnership?
Does the project have a clear transnational dimension/impact?
Is the target group defined and has ownership of the project results?
Is the added value of the transnational cooperation clearly
described?
Is the target group clearly identified?
Is the partnership composition relevant, justified and balanced for the
proposed project?
5 points
5 points
5 points
5 points
5 points
Does the proposal clearly explain how the target group will
integrate/use the project results?
Are the durability and transferability of its results clearly ensured?
Total
5 points
30 points
AM, Part 5
3. Application and Assessment
Assessment – Quality /operational
Assessment main questions
Is the work plan realistic, consistent and coherent?
Does the project budget demonstrate value for money?
Guiding questions
Is the proposed timetable coherent and realistic?
Are the planned activities realistic and coherent with the overall
methodology?
Is the work plan well-structured and mature?
Is the overall requested amount coherent with the proposed
activities, outputs and partnership?
Is the budget of each WP coherent with the planned activities
and involved partners?
Total
Points
5 points
5 points
10 points
AM, Part 5
3. Application and Assessment
Assessment – final considerations
 Sound understanding of the assessment procedure / criteria helps to
develop a project proposal in a more “targeted” way
 Small differences in scoring can make a big difference … all sections of
the EoI should be carefully elaborated
 Self-assess your project proposal in a critical manner and reserve enough
time for revisions and adjustments
Contact
Johannes Gabriel
Project Officer
Joint Secretariat | Danube Transnational Programme
Honvéd utca 13-15 – 1055 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: +36 1 795 5886
johannes.gabriel@interreg-danube.eu
www.interreg-danube.eu