Promoting the usa of ESI Funds for Roma inclusion

Introduction and methodology

1.3. Limitations to the collection of information

It is important to bear in mind that the information collected, and therefore the analysis,

is limited in terms of time (only developments until the end of 2015) and scope (mainly

based on the initiatives identified by EURoma partners and the additional information

collected by the Technical Secretariat).

In addition, a number of aspects determined the methodology of data collection, the

availability of data and the comprehensiveness of the analysis:

Not all countries were at the same stage as regards the planning and/or start of the

implementation phase and therefore the definition of practical aspects was uneven.

The collection of information and analysis took place in a difficult period for Managing

Authorities (both those involved in EURoma and others in charge of relevant OPs for

Roma inclusion), which were immersed in the closing of the 2007-2013 programming

period and the planning of the 2014-2020 period. This situation delayed in some

cases the gathering of information and/or resulted in limited or not too extensive

information.

In addition, in some cases it was not easy to obtain information from the OPs managed

by those Managing Authorities not involved in EURoma –notably from ERDF and

regional MAs. As a result information collected about ERDF-funded OPs and regional

OPs is more limited and uneven.

There was a certain degree of difficulty in the identification of relevant interventions

beyond IP 9.2., notably those that do not target Roma/Roma communities explicitly or

mention them among other target groups, as well as the definition of the approaches

used to address Roma inclusion.

Finally, financial information was not considered, as the information available so

far did not permit to identify the exact budgetary allocations earmarked for Roma

inclusion.

Despite these limitations,

the analysis provides a general overview of planned investments

in Roma inclusion and funding opportunities in individual Member States, as they could

be identified at the beginning of the programming period. This information will be refined

and complemented throughout the programming period.