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    • Support in the evaluation of the projects of the Reference Point Association

    Reference Point is an association that supports young people under guardianship, former wards, and/or at risk of exclusion in their emancipation process. During 2022 and 2023, D’EP Institut has supported the association in evaluating projects related to:

    • - social mentoring (Referents and Atenea);
    • - family nucleus reception (Acull);
    • - housing alternatives (Llars el Pas)
    The evaluations have served to review the logical framework of the projects, analyze the implementation, and perceived results using quantitative and qualitative techniques.

    Dynamization of Catalonia Alliance 2030 sessions

    D’EP Institut has facilitated the sessions promoted by the Advisory Council for Sustainable Development (CADS) to identify the 10 challenges for Sustainable Development (2022 edition - published in 2023) which have involved the participation of the Catalonia Alliance 2030. The task carried out by D’EP Institut has been the preparation of contents and materials for the sessions, their facilitation, and the analysis and presentation of conclusions. Prior to the first session, an online consultation was carried out with members of the Alliance to focus the debate In total, 4 sessions have been held, each lasting approximately 4 hours. You can consult the report at: https://cads.gencat.cat/web/.content/Documents/Informes/2023/10-REPTES-15_09_23-ACCESSIBLE.pdf

    Development of an evaluation guide for local health plans

    DE’P Institut has developed the "Practical Guide for the Evaluation of Local Health Plans" (PLS) at the request of the Barcelona Provincial Council, in order to have a document that facilitates evaluation and, therefore, assesses the achievement of the set objectives. The guide provides guidelines for planning and carrying out the monitoring and evaluation of the PLS, and also makes recommendations on the dissemination of the results obtained. It is structured into 6 chapters, and in the last one, a list of 10 basic principles to consider in the monitoring and/or evaluation of a PLS is offered. For more information: https://llibreria.diba.cat/cat/llibre/guia-practica-d-avaluacio-d-un-pla-local-de-salut_69070

    OpenCohesion School Catalonia Project 2023-2024

    Once again, D’EP Institut is supporting the OpenCohesion School Catalonia project that began in the 2019-2020 school year. Currently, the project is being promoted from the Open Data Area of the General Directorate of Digital Administration (DGAD). Students in 3rd and 4th of ESO participating in the project carry out research, putting into practice the principles of citizen auditing, using open data and qualitative information to evaluate interventions funded by the European Union cohesion policies in their territory, providing results and actively engaging. During the 2023-2024 academic year, D'EP Institut is supporting the DGAD in the implementation of the project by elaborating the didactic guides, dynamizing the webinars for the participating teachers, and supporting the design of the final event. Finally, it has been in charge of the evaluation of this edition of the project. More information: https://administraciodigital.gencat.cat/ca/dades/dades-obertes/projectes/open-cohesion-school/index.html

    Evaluation of services and programs of Barcelona Activa – Youth Service

    D'EP Institut has evaluated the Youth Employment Service (SOJ) of Barcelona Activa (2022). The study has focused on evaluating the design and implementation taking into account aspects such as: knowledge and access channels, coverage degree, type of usage (occasional or continuous), service evaluation, and labor orientation needs. The methodology has combined quantitative and qualitative techniques. Participant registration has allowed assessing coverage and establishing the profile and characteristics of participation. Additionally, two discussion groups with young people and one with professionals from facilities aimed at young people have been carried out, along with a survey of young people who have used the SOJ.
    Evaluation of Barcelona Activa services and programmes – Barcelona Work

    DE’P Institut has evaluated the Program of activities of Barcelona Work of Barcelona Activa based on the information from the period 2017-2022. The study has had as its main objectives to identify needs, evaluate the design, implementation, as well as communication and dissemination, and results. The methodology of the study has combined quantitative and qualitative techniques. Databases that collect information on activities and participating individuals, as well as responses to satisfaction surveys, have been analyzed. The collection of qualitative information has included 12 interviews with users and 3 discussion groups to cover 3 profiles: technical staff and prescribers, training staff, and users.
    Local Aging Plan of Sant Quirze del Vallès 2024-2030

    D’EP Institut has developed the Diagnosis of the situation of the elderly and the Local Aging Plan of Sant Quirze del Vallès. To develop the Diagnosis, a search and documentary analysis of the available information has been carried out, 3 in-depth interviews with key agents of the municipality have been conducted, and a working session with the Elderly Board has been held, meeting the set objectives of having analysis on the demographic situation in the municipality, mobility and accessibility, and situations of unwanted loneliness, preparing an inventory and a map of facilities and services for the elderly, identifying intervention experiences and community networks that promote active aging in the territory, and preparing a SWOT analysis of the current situation. Once all this information has been obtained, the development of the Local Aging Plan has been carried out, conducting two working sessions with the driving group, 5 in-depth interviews with key agents, 4 focus groups/participatory sessions with elderly people from different areas/neighborhoods, preparing a Plan that includes the proposal and detailed description of around 100 actions framed in 4 strategic axes, some of which are already included in other city Plans. More information at: https://www.santquirzevalles.cat/temes/gent-gran/pla-denvelliment-actiu-1 https://www.santquirzevalles.cat/temes/gent-gran/pla-denvelliment-actiu-1/pla-denvelliment-actiu

    External Evaluation of Mentorship Pilot Project

    In the framework of the European INCLUD-EU project, the Directorate General for Migration, Refugees and Anti-racism has launched a pilot mentoring project in Catalonia to improve the inclusion in Catalan society of migrant girls who arrived in Catalonia as unaccompanied minors and who are now of legal age, or people who have gone through a similar migratory experience. D'EP Institut has carried out the evaluation of the implementation of the project and the evaluation of the results by developing a common monitoring and evaluation framework, as well as a user guide, and by preparing an evaluation report on the methodological quality and impact of the pilot test. To carry out this work, interviews have been conducted with the people responsible for the pilot project and two focus groups in which mentors and mentees have participated.
    Diagnosis of the situation of the elderly in Sant Quirze del Vallès

    D’EP Institut has conducted a diagnosis focusing on the elderly for the City Council of Sant Quirze del Vallès during 2022-23, aiming to identify the new needs in the municipality arising from demographic changes and population aging. The diagnosis has covered various objectives such as sociodemographic analysis, mobility and accessibility analysis in the municipality, and the development of a map of resources and services. With all the collected information, a SWOT analysis has been prepared. For the diagnosis, secondary data sources (IDESCAT, INE...), review of local plans, working sessions with the Elderly Board, and 3 in-depth interviews have been used. Fore more information: https://www.santquirzevalles.cat/temes/gent-gran/pla-denvelliment-actiu-1/pla-denvelliment-actiu

    Labour Market Pulse – InfoJobs Indicators

    D'EP Institut has been preparing InfoJobs' monthly labor market indicators for more than 10 years. The leading job search portal in Spain publishes monthly data, such as types of contract and working hours, the ranking of the most demanded jobs, or the distribution of candidates and registrations by job categories and autonomous communities, capturing the activity related to supply and demand and thus becoming a benchmark of the pulse of the Spanish labor market. More information: https://nosotros.infojobs.net/indicadores-infojobs

    Diagnosis and Action Plan Friendly Cities for Older Adults – Sant Just

    In 2022, Sant Just Desvern joined the World Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities, led by the World Health Organization. In this context, D’EP Institut has collaborated in the diagnosis and elaboration of the Action Plan for the project "Sant Just Desvern, Elderly-Friendly City" for the years 2023-2027. To conduct the study, seven focus groups were held with different stakeholders (elderly people, caregivers, social entities, and service providers), a working group with citizens, several technical and political working sessions, as well as an online survey directed to citizens and entities in the municipality. Both the diagnosis and the Action Plan take into account 8 axes: Accessibility and use of public and private spaces, Mobility and transportation, Housing, Support and mutual aid relationships, Respect, inequalities and inclusion, Social and civic participation, Communication and information, and Social and health services. The resulting Action Plan includes 51 proposals, 20 of which are in the implementation phase and 31 are new. More information: https://comunicacio.santjust.net/2023/09/12/el-pla-sant-just-desvern-ciutat-amiga-de-les-persones-grans-pren-forma/  

    Technical assistance Pilot Project for Promoting – 4 days’ Workweek

    D’EP Institut has developed a proposal for the implementation of a grant scheme aimed at companies for the adoption of a 4-day workweek in Catalonia. To develop this proposal, a search and documentary analysis have been conducted on experiences in reducing the workweek both nationally and internationally, working sessions with agents from the Employment Service of Catalonia, as well as several interviews with different agents from the private sector with expertise in this area.
    Evaluation of Needs and Coverage and Diagnosis of Educational Leisure Activities in Catalonia

    D’EP Institut is carrying out the study "Evaluation of needs, coverage, and diagnosis of educational leisure activities" commissioned by the Catalan Youth Agency. This report constitutes a first approach to the diagnosis of educational leisure considering a multi-informant perspective that includes the perception of children and families, but also of leaders and responsible individuals of the entities, as well as the incorporation of administrative The main objectives of the study are to conduct a diagnosis of educational leisure, describing the coverage of the offer and an analysis of the benefits and perceptions surrounding it. To address these objectives, D’EP Institut has conducted a working session with experts, focus groups, and surveys directed at the different actors involved: children and their families, leaders, and responsible individuals of entities.  
    Evaluation of different active employment policies 2021-2022

    DE’P Institut has assessed the APP Program of the Employment Service of Catalonia (SOC), considering the analysis of design, implementation, as well as results and impact analysis. The aim is to provide useful information and possible recommendations to assess its continuity in the future. The evaluation has been conducted based on the theory of change using various sources and techniques:

    • - Analysis of participant databases.
    • - A discussion group with participating promoting entities.
    • - Seventeen interviews with participating individuals, companies, and promoting entities.
    For more information about the evaluation:     https://serveiocupacio.gencat.cat/web/.content/01_SOC/09_Transparencia-i-bon-govern/Avaluacio-i-estudis/Avaluacions-de-politiques-actives-docupacio-02/Informe-Avaluacio-Programa-APP_CAT.pdf

    Evaluation of the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona’s Internationalization Plan

    D’EP Institut has designed the evaluation of the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona's Internationalization Plan 2021-2025 during the year 2022. With the aim of measuring the results obtained, being accountable, and drawing lessons to improve the quality of future public policies, the Plan foresees carrying out a monitoring methodology to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the strategic lines and action lines. In this regard, D’EP Institut has conducted a working session to delve into each of the five strategic lines of the Plan: impact on the European and international political agenda; attraction of European and international funds; innovation and knowledge management in metropolitan areas; international economic projection; and international cooperation. With the information gathered through these working sessions and document analysis, an evaluation matrix and an annual activity report model have been developed, which includes planning for the following evaluation phases (intermediate evaluation, final evaluation, and annual evaluation reports). More information: https://www.amb.cat/web/amb/actualitat/publicacions/detall/-/publicacio/pla-d-internacionalitzacio-2021-2025/12086499/11696