Launching in Bosnia and Herzegovina
of the Council of Europe/European Commission Project:
“Equal Rights and Treatment for Roma in South Eastern Europe”

Round Table
“Evaluation and Monitoring of the implementation of the Action Plans for Roma in Bosnia and Herzegovina”

5-6 December 2006

Common Institutions Building
Sarajevo
Trg BiH 1.

5 December 2006

OPENING:
9:00-10:30

· Introductory speech by Mr. Tim Cartwright, Special Representative of the Council of Europe (CoE)
· Introductory remarks by EC Delegation in BiH
· Welcoming remarks by Mr. Maksim Stanisic, Head of Department for Protection of Rights and co-operation with national minorities, Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees
· Welcoming remarks by Roma Council Bosnia and Herzegovina
· Presentation of the Project “Equal Rights and Treatment for Roma in South Eastern Europe” including a short introduction to “Dosta!” awareness raising campaign on Roma by Ms. Ivana D’Alessandro, Campaign manager, Council of Europe Roma and Travellers Division

10:30-11:00 Coffee break

11:00-12:00

· Reporting about the implementation of the drafting process of the Action Plans for Roma in Bosnia and Herzegovina, by representative of the Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees
· Questions and answers

IMPROVING MONITORING AND EVALUATION TECHNIQUES
Moderator : Council of Europe Office in Bosnia Herzegovina
Trainer : Dr. Alan Phillips

12:00-13:00 Session 2 Introduction to the training on Monitoring and Evaluation techniques and presentation of the objectives and expected outcomes of the training session by Mr. Alan Phillips, Council of Europe consultant

· Introduction to participants with statement of the skills and additional needs of all participants individually to undertake monitoring and evaluation roles.
· Introduction to Key words and terms

13 :00-14 :00 Lunch

14-00-15 :15 Session 3

Understanding some of the tools for monitoring and evaluation

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities ,Threats SWOT
Stakeholder Analysis as a tool for effective participation
Risk analysis

15 :15-15 :30 Coffee Break

15 :30-17 :00 Session 4
Understanding the FCNM and effective participation
Practical example of SWOT and Stakeholder Analysis with FCNM
17-00 Questions and answers

17-30 End of day

6 December 2006

9 :00-10 :15 Session 5

Project Planning Cycle,
Understanding Hierarchy of Objectives , Outputs, impacts.
Introduction to Indicators

Organisation of breakout groups

10 :15-10 :30 Coffee Break

10 :30-12 :30 Session 6

Break out group using practical skills on aspects of the Roma Strategy

Hierarchy of Objectives, SWOT, Stakeholders

Commentary on Indicators

12 :30 Lunch Break

14 :00-15 :15 Session 7

· Reporting back from working groups And Commentary
· Reference to more detailed work and tools e.g. Logframes
· Personal challenges and needs revisited

15 :15-15 :30 Coffee Break

15 :30 Session 8

· Evaluation of the event
· Completion of assessment and needs forms.

16 :30 Closing remarks.