EVALUATION SERVICES SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONSULTANCY SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONSULTANCY DORADZTWO SPOŁECZNE I GOSPODARCZE

EVALUATION SERVICES SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONSULTANCY SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONSULTANCY DORADZTWO SPOŁECZNE I GOSPODARCZE UL. ŚW. WOJCIECH 22/24 M. 7, 61-749 POZNAŃ RESEARCH DEPARTMENT: UL. ŚNIADECKICH 18/7, 60-774 POZNAŃ POLAND TEL. 609 499 230, 603 933 732 WWW.DSIG.PL E-MAIL: DSIG@DSIG.PL, BONDYRA@DSIG.PL

1 COMPANY PROFILE Social and Economic Consultancy (Doradztwo Społeczne i Gospodarcze DSiG), established in 2003, operates in the field of evaluation and social and marketing research, as well as consultancy on programming and implementing public policies. Maintaining its strong focus on evaluation, DSiG specializes in labor market analysis, HR, vocational skills training market, human capital and evaluation of EU-funded projects. We provide surveys on representative samples and have a proven track record in brand image and customer satisfaction research as well. Due to our close cooperation with both public and private sector institutions we have gained invaluable experience in the whole spectrum of qualitative and quantitative research. As a consultancy we provide advice to private entities, public institutions, trade organizations, business environment, NGOs and local governments. Having completed the research phase, we are capable of producing detailed recommendations, prepare forecasts of possible developments and consult on the feasible action plan to meet the desired strategic goals. Since 2003 DSiG have carried out several dozen of research and evaluation projects. We boast a team of highly qualified employees and associates with wide practical experience that bring considerable expertise to our evaluation and research projects. SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONSULTANCY Designs and delivers a full range of evaluation services, from programme evaluations to evaluations of specific services and projects. Our goal is to provide clients with realistic recommendations that will facilitate tangible improvements in their area of operation. OUR EVALUATIONS: Are relevant Are cost-effective Are evidence-based Support decisionmaking Are based on sound methodological grounds

2 IN ORDER TO DELIVER BEST SOLUTIONS WE EMPLOY A WIDE RANGE OF METHODS Documents analysis Focus group interviews (including mini groups) Individual in-depth interviews Benchmarking Expert groups Analysis of local and national datasets Case studies Computer-assisted web interviewing Paper-assisted face-to-face interviews Computer-assisted telephone interviews WE HAVE A PROVEN TRACK RECORD IN EVALUATION 1. 2. 3. Evaluation of EU-funded innovative project Era inżyniera. Rozbudowa potencjału rozwojowego Politechniki Poznańskiej [The age of engineers. Increasing developlment potential of the Poznań University of Technology]. Evaluation of EU-funded innovative project Jestem Przedsiębiorczy kształtowanie postaw przedsiębiorczości wśród młodzieży z wykorzystaniem innowacyjnych metod i narzędzi [I am an entrepreneur creating entrepreneurial attitudes among youth using innovative and tools]. Evaluation of the Spin Off bulletin in the framework of the project: Spin Off poradnik przedsiębiorczych naukowców [Spin-off the handbook for entrepreneurial scientists]. Politechnika Poznańska [Poznań University of Technology] Plac M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 5 60-965 Poznań Centrum Kompetencji Grupa Szkoleniowo- Doradcza [Competence Centre Traning and Consultancy Group] ul. Nowosielska 21/3A 60-171 Poznań Fundacja Rozwoju Regionów Pro Regio ul. 23 Lutego 7 61-741 Poznań CAWI (n=1099), CATI (n=236). CAWI (n=1115), PAPI (n=752) FGI with students(n=3), Mini-FGI with students (n=10), IDI with teachers (n=10), IDI with career advisors (n=5) CAWI 12.2012 09.2012 12.2012 12.2010 02. 2011 4. evaluation Patent na innowacyjny biznes [Innovative business solution], project co-funded by the European Social Fund (Human Capital Operational Programme). Fundacja Rozwoju Regionów Pro Regio (Regions Development Foundation PRO REGIO) ul. 23 Lutego 61-741 Poznań PAPI 02.2010 5. Evaluation of systemic projects realized in sub-measure 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 of Human Capital Operational Programme. Evaluation areas: the quality assessment of the support provided in the projects and gaining complex knowledge on the way of their management and implementation. Dolnośląski Ośrodek Polityki Społecznej (Lower-Silesian Social Policy Centre), ul. Ostrowskiego 7, 53-238 Wrocław Desk research, IDI, CAWI 09-12. 2010

3 6. Evaluation of the systemic project Mój wybór, moja przyszłość [My choice, my future] co-funded the European Social Fund Human Capital Operational Programme sub-measure 6.1.3 Improvement of employment ability and increase of the level of Pile (District Job Centre in Piła) (n=300) 08.10.2010 30.11.2010 7. 8. Evaluation of the Local Action Group Drawa Partnership. Evaluation of the systemic project Aktywni [Active] cofunded by the European Social Fund, Human Capital Operational Programme sub-measure 6.1.3 Improvement of employment ability and increase of the level of Lokalna Grupa Działania Partnerstwo Drawy (Local Action Group Drawa Partnership ) ul. Stary Rynek 6 Złocieniec Wągrowcu (Distric Job Centre in Wągrowiec) ul. Kolejowa 22, 62-100 Wągrowiec Desk research, IDI, FGI, CAWI (n=385) 09-12. 2010 21.10.2010 17.12.2010 9. Evaluation of the systemic project Ścieżka aktywności zawodowej [Professional activity track] co-funded by the European Social Fund, Human Capital Operational Programme sub-measure 6.1.3 Improvement of employment ability and increase of the level of Zielonej Górze (District Job Centre in Zielona Góra) ul. Sienkiewicza 9, 65-443 Zielona Góra (n=385) 29.09.2010 15.12.2010 10. Evaluation of the systemic project Pogoda na pracę [Good weather for work], co-funded the European Social Fund Human Capital Operational Programme submeasure 6.1.3 Improvement of employment ability and increase of the level of Głogowie (District Job Centre in Głogów) ul. Piaskowa 1, 67-200 Głogów (n=278) 30.09.2010 14.12.2010 11. Evaluation of the systemic project 7 życzeń [ 7 wishes] co-funded the European Social Fund Human Capital Operational Programme sub-measure 6.1.3 Improvement of employment ability and increase of the level of Urząd Pracy Powiatu Krakowskiego (Job Centre of the Cracow District) ul. Mazowiecka 21, 30-019 Kraków (n=476) 21.10.2010 10.12.2010 12. Evaluation of the systemic project Aktywność, kwalifikacje Twój kapitał [Activity, qualifications your capital] co-funded the European Social Fund Human Capital Operational Programme sub-measure 6.1.3 Improvement of employment ability and increase of the level of Wołowie (District Job Centre in Wołów) Pl. Piastowski 2 56-100 Wołów (n=186) 06.10.2010 07.12.2010 13. Evaluation of the systemic project Po kapitał [In pursue of capital] co-funded the European Social Fund Human Capital Operational Programme sub-measure 6.1.3 Improvement of employment ability and increase of the level of Trzebnicy (District Job Centre in Trzebnica) ul. Daszyńskiego 44-46, 55-100 Trzebnica (n=278) 29.09.2010 30.11.2010

4 14. Evaluation of the systemic project Nowe szanse na zatrudnienie [New perspectives for employment], cofunded the European Social Fund Human Capital Operational Programme sub-measure 6.1.3 Improvement of employment ability and increase of the level of Braniewie (District Job Centre in Braniewo) ul. Kościuszki 118, 14-500 Braniewo (n=385) 22.09.2010 30.11.2010 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Evaluation of the systemic project Gotowi do zmian [Ready for changes], co-funded the European Social Fund Human Capital Operational Programme submeasure 6.1.3 Improvement of employment ability and increase of the level of Evaluation of the systemic project Nowy horyzont [New horizon], co-funded the European Social Fund Human Capital Operational Programme sub-measure 6.1.3 Improvement of employment ability and increase of the level of Ex-ante evaluation Ocena ex ante potencjału rozwojowego miast Wielkopolski w kontekście projektów realizowanych z funduszy Unii Europejskiej [Ex-ante assessment of the development potential of the cities in Greater Poland in the context of the EU-funded projects]. Evaluation of the project Pomoc Aktywizacja Wsparcie [Aid, Activisation, Support] co-funded the European Social Fund Human Capital Operational Programme measure 7.1 -Development and dissemination of active integration. Evaluation of the systemic project Nowe szanse na zatrudnienie [New chances for employment] co-funded the European Social Fund Human Capital Operational Programme sub-measure 6.1.3 Improvement of employment ability and increase of the level of Opatowie (District Job Centre in Opatów) ul. Partyzantów 13, 27-500 Opatów Jędrzejowie (District Job Centre in Jędzejów) ul. Okrzei 49 B, 28-300 Jędrzejów Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa Wielkopolskiego (Marshall Office of the Greater Poland Voivodship in Poznań) Al. Niepodległości 18, 61-713 Poznań Miejski Ośrodek Pomocy Rodzinie w Poznaniu, Biuro projektu Pomoc- Aktywizacja- Wsparcie (PAW) (Family Support Centre in Poznań) ul. Dąbrowskiego 23/1, 60-840 Poznań Braniewie (District Job Centre in Braniewo) ul. Kościuszki 118, 14-500 Braniewo (n=385) (n=476) Desk research, SWOT analysis IDI (n=12) (n=385) 28.09.2010 26.11.2010 21.09.2010 29.10.2010 14.07.2009 12.08.2009 01.12 16.12.2009 22.09.2010 30.11.2010

5 APART FROM EALUATIONS, WE ALSO HAVE VAST EXPERIENCE IN SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH 1. Realization of FGI within the framework of the innovative project PI-PWP Gra w studia podyplomowe [Post-graduate studies game] co-funded by the European Social Fund. Wyższa Szkoła Bankowa (School of Banking of Poland) w Toruniu ul. Młodzieżowa 31a 87-100 Toruń FGI (n=2) 02.2013 2. Conducting field research and preparing the project entitled Innowacyjne podręczniki do kształcenia zawodowego [Innovative coursebooks for vocational education] realized in measure 9.2 - Improvement of attractiveness and quality of Vocational education - of the Human Capital Operational Programme in the West Pomeranian leader: Europil ul. 5 Lipca 14, 70-376 Szczecin, 91-81-37-607 Partners: Doradztwo AG Doradztwo IDI (n=55), PAPI (n=1200), questionnaires with vocational school students (n=500) 01.01.2012 31.12. 2015 (fieldwork ended in 2012) 3. Fieldwork and preparation of the project entitled Specjalne szkolnictwo zawodowe wobec technologii informatycznych [New technologies for special needs vocational education] realized in measure 9.2 - Improvement of attractiveness and quality of Vocational education - of the Human Capital Operational Programme in the West Pomeranian leader: Europil ul. 5 Lipca 14, 70-376 Szczecin, 91-81-37-607 Partners: Doradztwo AG Doradztwo, Koszalin District IDI (n=30), PAPI (n=100), FGI (N=14), psychometric test for intellectually disabled students (n=100) 01.04.2012 30.06.2015 (fieldwork ended in 2012)

6 4. Fieldwork and preparation of the project entitled Platforma rozwoju kształcenia zawodowego [Internet platform for the development of vocational education] realized in measure 9.2 - Improvement of attractiveness and quality of Vocational education - of the Human Capital Operational Programme in the West Pomeranian leader: WSAP Szczecin ul. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie 4 71-332 Szczecin 91-486-15-42 Partners: Doradztwo AG Doradztwo IDI (n=30), PAPI (n=1000), FGI (n=10) 01.04.2012 30.06.2015 (fieldwork ended in 2012) 5. Fieldwork and preparation of the project entitled Biofeedback szansą na aktywizację osób 50+ [Biofeedback as a tool for activation of people aged 50+] realized in measure 6.2 - Support and promotion of entrepreneurship and selfemployment of the Human Capital Programme in the West Pomeranian leader: Koszalińska Wyższa Szkoła Nauk Humanistycznych ul. Batalianów Chłopskich 79 75-333 Koszalin 94-341-45-27 Partners: Doradztwo AG Doradztwo IDI (n=40), PAPI (n=1550), FGI (n=6) 01.06.2012 31.12.2015 (fieldwork ended 2012) 6. Fieldwork and preparation of the project entitled Jestem Przedsiębiorczy kształtowanie postaw przedsiębiorczości wśród młodzieży z wykorzystaniem innowacyjnych metod i narzędzi [I am an entrepreneur. Developing entrepreneurial attitudes among youth using innovative and tools]. Centrum Kompetencji Grupa Szkoleniowo-Doradcza ul. Nowosolska 21/3A 60-171 Poznań PAPI (n=752), FGI (n=3), mini- FGI (n=10), IDI with teachers (n=10), IDI with career advisers (n=5) 09.2012 12.2012 7. Fieldwork and preparation of the project entitled Jobcoaching innowacyjna aktywizacja bezrobotnych 45+ [Jobcoaching innovative tool of activation of people aged 45+] realized in measure 6.4 Innovative projects of the Human Capital Operational Programme in Greater Poland leader: Centrum Doradztwa Unijnego, ul. Ratajczaka 26 61-815 Poznań PAPI (n=1200), IDI (n=60) 08 10. 2011

7 8. Badanie socjologiczne funkcjonowania organizacji pozarządowych działających w obszarze pomocy i integracji społecznej na terenie Dolnego Śląska [Sociological research of the functioning of NGOs working in the field of social integration in Lower Silesia] Co-funded by Human Capital Operational Programme. Dolnośląski Ośrodek Polityki Społecznej, ul. Ostrowskiego 7, 53-238 Wrocław PAPI (n=700) 01.09.2010-16.11.2011 9. entitled Razem dla rozwoju rzemiosła [Together for the development of craft (trade) sector] realized in sub-measure 8.1.3 - Strengthening local partnership for adaptiveness of the Human Capital Operational Programme in West Pomerania leader: Cech Rzemiosł Różnych w Świnoujściu, ul. Bohaterów Września 4, 72-600 Świnoujście IDI (n=70), PAPI (n=1200), FGI (n=4) 01.12.2012 30.05.2014 (research in progress) 10. entitled Razem dla rozwoju rzemiosła [Together for the development of craft (trade) sector] realized in sub-measure 8.1.3 - Strengthening local partnership for adaptiveness - of the Human Capital Operational Programme in Greater Poland leader: Wielkopolska Izba Rzemieślnicza w Poznaniu IDI (n=40), PAPI (n=500), FGI (n=4) 01.01.2012 30.06.2013 11. entitled Flexicurity szansą na zrównoważony rozwój rynku pracy [Flexicurity as a chance for a balanced labor market] realized in sub-measure 8.1.3 - Strengthening local partnership for adaptiveness - of the Human Capital Operational Programme in Greater Poland leader: Wielkopolska Izba Rzemieślnicza w Poznaniu IDI (n=100), PAPI (n=200) 01.06.2011 30.11.2012 12. entitled Dokąd zmierzać? [Where to head to?] co-funded by the European Social Fund sub-measure 8.1.2 - Support to adaptation and modernization processes in the region - of the Human Capital Operational Programme in Silesian Lider projektu: Doradztwo Społeczne i Gospodarcze, ul. św. Wojciech 22/24 m.7, 61-749 Poznań PAPI (n=1600), IDI (n=90), FGI (n=2) 01.01.2011 31.12.2011

8 13. entitled Diagnoza dostosowania oferty edukacyjnej do potrzeb rynku pracy w powiatach drawskim, wałeckim i szczecineckim [Alignment of educational provision with labor market needs in Drawski, Wałecki, and Szczeciniecki districts] co-funded by the European Social Fund measure 9.2 - Improvement of attractiveness and quality of vocational education - of the Human Capital Operational Programme. leader: LGD Partnerstwo Drawy, ul. Stary Rynek 6, 78-520 Złocieniec PAPI (n=1600), IDI (n=75), FGI (n=4) 01.01.2011-31.12.2011 14. entitled Aglomeracja łódzka wobec zmian strukturalnych w gospodarce [Łódź aglomeration against structural economic changes] realized in sub-measure 8.1.2 - Support to adaptation and modernization processes in the region - of the Human Capital Operational Programme. Lider projektu: Doradztwo Społeczne i Gospodarcze, ul. św. Wojciech 22/24 m.7, 61-749 Poznań PAPI (n=600), IDI (n=70), FGI (n=2) 01.01.2011-31.12.2011 15. project entitled Tożsamość mieszkańców Dolnego Śląska [The identity of inhabitants of Lower Silesia]. Centrum Monitoringu Społecznego i Kultury Obywatelskiej we Wrocławiu CATI (n=1076), CAWI (n=505), IDI (n=84) 2.11.2011-31.12.2011 16. entitled Diagnoza i strategia polityki społecznej w powiecie żnińskim [Diagnosis of social policy strategy in Żniński district] realized in sub-measure 7.2.1 - Social and vocational activation of persons threatened by social exclusion of the of the Human Capital Operational Programme. leader: Doradztwo ul. św. Wojciech 22/24 m.7, 61-749 Poznań PAPI (n=2400), IDI (n=90) 01.01.2011-31.12.2011 17. entitled Rzemiosło a kształcenie zawodowe w regionie [Craft and vocational education in the region]- realized in submeasure 9.2 - Improvement of attractiveness and quality of Vocational education -of the Human Capital Operational Programme. leader: Wielkopolska Izba Rzemieślnicza w Poznaniu Partner: Doradztwo ul. św. Wojciech 22/24 m.7, 61-749 Poznań PAPI (n=1200), IDI (n=120), FGI (n=8) 01.05.2010-30.06.2011

9 18. entitled Partnerstwo lokalne szansą na rozwój gospodarczy regionu konińskiego [Local partnership - a chance for development of the Konin region] realized in sub-measure 8.1.2 8.1.2 - Support to adaptation and modernization processes in the region - of the Human Capital Operational Programme. Stowarzyszenie Bezpieczny Konin ul. Przemysłowa 2 lok. 415 62-510 Konin Desk research, IDI (n=18), FGI (n=4) 23.04.2009 30.11.2009 19. project entitled Dostosowanie oferty szkolnictwa zawodowego do wymogów dolnośląskiego rynku pracy [Alignment of vocational education provisions to the labor market demand in Lower Silesia]. Centrum Doradztwa Unijnego ul. Ratajczaka 26/4 61-815 Poznań PAPI (n=1000), IDI (n=20) 30.11.2008 01.03.2009