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Impact evaluation of the European Social Fund 2014-2020 programme in England

This report provides results from an impact analysis of the European Social Fund 2014-2020 programme in England.

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The European Social Fund (ESF) 2014-2020 programme in England was part of the European Union바카라 사이트™s (EU) Structural and Investment Funds set up to support growth and jobs across the EU. The programme aimed to deliver against investment priorities defined by the European Commission (EC) to increase labour market participation, promote social inclusion and develop the skills of the potential and existing workforce.Ìý

DWP is Managing Authority for the programme in England. As part of the Withdrawal Agreement agreed between the UK government and the EU in 2020, England remained a member of the programme until its closure at the end of 2023. Separate programme operated in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.ÌýÌýÌý

This report forms part of a wider evaluation of the programme in England which aims to assess the programme바카라 사이트™s effectiveness, impact and efficiency. It delivers a counterfactual impact analysis of the programme to compare the outcomes of ESF with the outcomes that would have been achieved had ESF not been in place.Ìý

The analysis and report have been produced by DWP professional analysts. The methods used are based on the European Social Fund impact evaluation: research design and scoping study with additional advice provided by independent subject experts commissioned by DWP and part funded by the European Social Fund.ÌýÌý

Contribution to the evidence baseÌýÌý

This report is one of seven reports published on 바카라 사이트 which completes a body of evidence about the effectiveness, impact and value for money of the ESF 2014-2020 programme in England. These are:ÌýÌý

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The evaluation provides a legacy evidence base for informing the design of future employment and skills programmes for those furthest from the labour market and are being used to inform development of future domestic employment support.

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Published 14 February 2025

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