THE ERITREA SPECIFIC HEI ICI PROGRAMME 2015-2017

PROGRESS REPORT

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  1. ACHIEVEMENT OF RESULTS DURING REPORTING PERIOD

PROJECT OBJECTIVE / INDICATORS / PROGRESS TOWARDS THE OBJECTIVE
The overall objective describes the long-term development goal to which the project makes a contribution. It can be derived for example from sector policies. The overall objective defines the desired improvement from the point of final beneficiaries. / SMART indicators which will track the achievement of the Overall Objective. These indicators operationalise the objective and are needed particularly in the Completion Report.
COMMENTS ON OVERALL PROGRESS FOR PROJECT OBJECTIVE
  • Describe how the results achieved could possibly contribute to the long-term development goal mentioned in the approved project documents (LFM, project plan, work plan)
  • Describe the correspondence with institutional strategies, development objectives of the national higher education sector or within a specific subject field, and national development strategies in general. Have there been any significant changes in the project relevance during implementation?
  • Highlight any unforeseen problems or opportunities that may require new strategies or a redesign of the initiative
  • Summarize lessons learned and highlight when there is potential for wider learning, e.g. for the further development of the programme
  • Recognize the involvement of others (partners, stakeholders, rights-holders) within the partner institution/sector/countryand describe synergies and collaboration

PROJECT PURPOSE / INDICATORS / PROGRESS TOWARDS THE PURPOSE
The project purpose states the immediate objective the project has to meet, i.e. the improved situation. Please check that there is logical a relation between the project purpose and the overall objective. / SMART quantitative and qualitative indicators which verify and measure the project outcomes.
COMMENTS ON OVERALL PROGRESS FOR PROJECT PURPOSE
  • Describe how the achieved results have influenced the attainment of the project purpose and compare with the baseline as outlined in the approved project documents (LFM, project plan, work plan)
  • Describe the correspondence with institutional strategies and/or development objectives of the national higher education sector or within a specific subject field. Have there been any significant changes in the project relevance during implementation?
  • Explain the reasons for over or under achievement. Describe also possible spin-offs of the currently funded project such as unforeseen results, other collaboration initiatives within research, industry involvement, educational export etc.
  • Highlight any unforeseen problems or opportunities that may require new strategies or a redesign of the initiative
  • Summarize lessons learnedand highlight when there is potential for wider learning, e.g. for the further development of the programme
  • Recognize the involvement of others (partners, stakeholders, rights-holders) within the partner institution/sector/countryand describe synergies and collaboration

PROJECT RESULT 1 / INDICATORS / PROGRESS TOWARDS RESULT AREA 1
Results are produced in order to achieve the project purpose. Please note that results are not only physical outputs but a start to enjoyment of sustainable benefits. / SMART quantitative and qualitative indicators which verify and measure the achievement or delivery of results.
COMMENTS ON OVERALL PROGRESS FOR PROJECT RESULT AREA 1
  • Describe what was achieved and the indicators of success (both quantitative and qualitative)
  • Compare achieved results with baseline & expected results as outlined in the approved project documents (LFM, project plan, work plan)
  • Illustrate findings with quotes, testimonials, photos, etc.
  • Explain the reasons for over or under achievement
  • Tell the story of how the results were achieved.Describe also what activities were possibly left out.
  • Highlight any unforeseen problems or opportunities that may require new strategies or a redesign of the initiative and discuss lessons learned
  • Recognize the involvement of others (partners, stakeholders, rights-holders) within the partner institution/sector/countryand describe synergies and collaboration

PROJECT RESULT 2 / INDICATORS / PROGRESS TOWARDS RESULT AREA 2
Results are produced in order to achieve the project purpose. Please note that results are not only physical outputs but a start to enjoyment of sustainable benefits. / SMART quantitative and qualitative indicators which verify and measure the achievement or delivery of results.
COMMENTS ON OVERALL PROGRESS FOR PROJECT RESULT AREA 2
  • Describe what was achieved and the indicators of success (both quantitative and qualitative)
  • Compare achieved results with baseline & expected results as outlined in the approved project documents (LFM, project plan, work plan)
  • Illustrate findings with quotes, testimonials, photos, etc.
  • Explain the reasons for over or under achievement
  • Tell the story of how the results were achieved.Describe also what activities were possibly left out.
  • Highlight any unforeseen problems or opportunities that may require new strategies or a redesign of the initiative and discuss lessons learned
  • Recognize the involvement of others (partners, stakeholders, rights-holders) within the partner institution/sector/countryand describe synergies and collaboration

PROJECT RESULT 3 / INDICATORS / PROGRESS TOWARDS RESULT AREA 3
Results are produced in order to achieve the project purpose. Please note that results are not only physical outputs but a start to enjoyment of sustainable benefits. / SMART quantitative and qualitative indicators which verify and measure the achievement or delivery of results.
COMMENTS ON OVERALL PROGRESS FOR PROJECT RESULT AREA 3
  • Describe what was achieved and the indicators of success (both quantitative and qualitative)
  • Compare achieved results with baseline & expected results as outlined in the approved project documents (LFM, project plan, work plan)
  • Illustrate findings with quotes, testimonials, photos, etc.
  • Explain the reasons for over or under achievement
  • Tell the story of how the results were achieved.Describe also what activities were possibly left out.
  • Highlight any unforeseen problems or opportunities that may require new strategies or a redesign of the initiative and discuss lessons learned
  • Recognize the involvement of others (partners, stakeholders, rights-holders) within the partner institution/sector/countryand describe synergies and collaboration

  1. OVERVIEW OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

CONSISTENCY WITH FINNISH DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Present how the project addressed and contributed to the priorities of the Finnish development policy and the cross-cutting objectives (promotion of gender equality, reduction of inequality promotion of climate sustainability). Please specify how the human rights based approach has been applied in the project - both implementation and results:
  • Pay attention to the political developments: awareness on the role of the project – demonstrate
  • Human rights principles applied (non-discrimination/ equality participation/inclusion, accountability, transparency)– explain how
  • Capacity building, sharing experiences – can have positive effects on right to education, right to information or another depending on the subject field of the network– elaborate
  • Take note of the assessment and assuring the activities do not violate human rights or contribute to discriminative patterns
  • Stakeholders and their roles, relations and capacities are mapped out and the duty bearers, right holders and responsible actors are identified

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
This section shows the overall management of the project in terms of organization and structure, modes of communication, representation and responsibilities of partner institutions, financial management and logistics. Please describe also transparency and accountability as well as internal reporting and monitoring measures.
COMMUNICATION AND DISSEMINATION
Describe the project’s communication plan and dissemination strategy. Please be specific (objective, target groups, core messages, channels, budget, schedule & implementation, evaluation of impact). How have the project results been disseminatedso far? Describe executed dissemination measures during the implementation period.
  1. TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

Please list activities organized e.g. online courses for teachers/students, workshops/courses for teachers/students, degree programmes developed or cooperation with industry.

TITLE, LOCATION AND TIMING / SHORT DESCRIPTION (TYPE, OBJECTIVE, TARGET GROUP) / DELIVERABLES PRODUCED / NUMBER OF ERITREAN PARTICIPANTS (MALE/FEMALE) / NUMBER OF FINNISH PARTICIPANTS (MALE/FEMALE)
  1. EXPERT WORKING DAYS

NAME OF EXPERT
(ERITREAN/FINNISH) / FIELD OF EXPERTISE/ ROLE IN COOPERATION / DELIVERABLES PRODUCED / NUMBER OF WORKING DAYSUSED
  1. PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES

EQUIPMENT / SERVICE / COST / PROCUREMENT METHOD / IMPACT
  1. OTHER ISSUES

In this section, you can present all other questions and problems encountered and achievements made during the project and within the Eritrea HEI ICI Programme.