An ongoing process of research, monitoring and evaluation is vital to the successful delivery of any development activity undertaken by your organisation.
Development Initiatives/Programmes
Research & Evaluation
At i2, we have extensive research and evaluation expertise, which includes not only market research, but also the ability to formulate output orientated development plans and provide effective monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure their effective delivery.
i2 can:
• Carry out specific research briefs, by company or sector, and clearly set out key actions for implementation.
• Develop and undertake detailed appraisal and scoring of projects and programmes.
• Set up systems for monitoring and delivery of projects.
• Provide practical one-to-one capacity building support to enable public, private and voluntary organisations to effectively deliver and manage grant-funded projects.
i2 also has the marketing and promotional skills to allow individual projects to effectively brand, promote and service their activities, resulting in higher uptake on projects and increased levels of satisfaction.
Example of recent reports/studies include:
> Design Study and development of Donegal Design Directorate Initiative. LINK
> Moyle District Council - Economic Profile and Trade Directory. LINK
> Omagh District Council – Regional Statistical/Labour Market Review. LINK
> Baseline study of crafts firms in Ireland’s Cross Border region.
> Omagh District Council - Economic Profile and Trade Directory.
> Strabane District Council - Economic Profile and Trade Directory.
> Belfast City Council – Trade Development database.
> Service Sector Audit and Development Plan – Moyle District Council.
> Tyrone Quarrying Industry Cluster study.
> Sectoral Training Analysis – Engineering in Fermanagh and Tyrone.
> Labour Market Study – Long Term Unemployment In N.Ireland.
> Labour Market Study & Facts & Figures - for various district councils
Project Monitoring & Evaluation Systems
> BRISE - Boosting Regional Information Society Expertise. LINK
> Wireless Cities - Wireless technologies initiative. LINK
> Strabane Skills Programme Project Evaluation.
> Finding Common Ground - Personal Development Initiative.