Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present what
kind of elements and evaluation methods should be
included into a framework for evaluating the achievements
and impacts of transport projects supported in EC
Framework Programmes (FP). Further, the paper discusses
the possibilities of such an evaluation framework in
producing recommendations regarding future transport
research and policy objectives as well as mutual learning
for the basis of strategic long term planning. Methods:
The paper describes the two-dimensional evaluation
methodology developed in the course of the FP7 METRONOME
project. The dimensions are: (1) achievement of project
objectives and targets in different levels and (2)
research project impacts according to four impact groups.
The methodology uses four complementary approaches in
evaluation, namely evaluation matrices, coordinator
questionnaires, lead user interviews and workshops.
Results: Based on the methodology testing, with a sample
of FP5 and FP6 projects, the main results relating to the
rationale, implementation and achievements of FP projects
is presented. In general, achievement of objectives in
both FPs was good. Strongest impacts were identified
within the impact group of management and co-ordination.
Also scientific and end-user impacts of the projects were
adequate, but wider societal impacts quite modest.
Conclusions: The paper concludes with a discussion both
on the theoretical and practical implications of the
proposed methodology and by presenting some relevant
future research needs.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 59-74 |
Journal | European Transport Research Review |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- Transport research projects
- Evaluation of research programmes
- Evaluation methods