Analysis of the outputs and outcomes of the locally relevant projects promoted by voluntary organisations and associations for social promotion. E-R REGION (DGR 689/2019)
About this good practice
In Emilia-Romagna, social economy plays a decisive role for both social cohesion and the leverage of local development. Social Economy organisations are a point of excellence in the regional territory: the presence and activity of associations and voluntary bodies contribute to consolidate the regional social and economic framework. In terms of cohesion their contribute is essential for the community, the local businesses and helps the functioning of the Public Administration. The presence of non-profit organisations is a proxy indicator of territorial development.
The number of entities involved, the networks created, and the social impact obtained by the projects are an important field of investigation, given the social and economic outcomes they provoke. In continuity with the past evaluation - that was carried out on the projects financed by the regional deliberation DGR 699/2018 - the assessment has been directed to the effectiveness and the social impact generated by the projects made by Voluntary Organisations and Associations for Social Promotion.
Actors & beneficiaries
Regional Administration
Policy makers
Voluntary Organisations,
Social Promotion associations
The study synthesises the first results of the activities carried out during the Coronavirus emergency and the consequent redefinition of the project activities. By doing this, the study highlights the transformative and innovative potential of both projects and organisations.
Evidence of success
Expected Impact:
Re-addressing the regional social territorial policy framework even at a small scale.
Potential for learning or transfer
The method adopted for the evaluation follows the Theory of Change and uses Social Value Chain as a tool for the analysis of the project activities. Quali-quantitative indicators are defined in coherence with the social value. Tangible and intangible resources are identified in each project activity able to generate outputs. In the long run it is possible to observe its effectiveness .