Naslov
Evaluation Report for Macedonian Competitiveness Activity

Autori
Andonova, Sonja ; Tišma, Sanja ; Philipova, Iliana ; Tikvarovska, Olga ; Zafirova, Koleta ; Stojanovska, Slagjana ; Danailov, Danilo ; Percinkova, Elica ; Kirevska, Svetlana

Izvornik
United States Agency for International Development

Vrsta, podvrsta
Ostale vrste radova, izvještaj

Godina
2006

Ključne riječi
Macedonia Competitiveness Activity; USAID; evaluation strategy

Sažetak
The present evaluation provides relevant information on the effectiveness and impact achieved through the various approaches implemented by the USAID- funded Macedonia Competitiveness Activity (MCA) for increasing the competitiveness of Macedonian companies. The lessons learnt and the recommendations provided by the evaluation team will be used as a tool for developing the new USAID Macedonia Mission strategy for supporting economic growth and competitiveness of Macedonian companies. The evaluation addresses the following fundamental questions: • To what extent did MCA meet its goals and objectives? • What is the overall impact on the selected industry clusters? • How effective was the cluster selection process and specific interventions implemented by the MCA? • What is the current state of assisted entities, i.e. the five clusters, NECC, business service providers (BSPs) and the consulting industry? • What are the key problems and obstacles for Macedonian businesses to become more competitive? The evaluation team, consisting of two evaluation specialists, two competitiveness experts and five cluster experts developed an evaluation strategy based on qualitative and quantitative data collection approaches. Evaluation plans were developed, relevant documents reviewed, assessment questioners were designed, individual interviews and focus groups were conducted, a survey was administered to a sample of people involved with MCA and data collected was analyzed quantitatively. Finally, benchmarking with similar initiatives in the region was conducted.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

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