A part of the multiple framework contracts for the provision of services related to the implementation of Better Regulation Guidelines, the project aims at the production of ESF statistics, including methodological and harmonisation aspects. The Data Support Centre will assist the Member States and the Commission to fulfil the monitoring and reporting obligations set out in the Regulations governing the European Social Fund. This covers:
– Providing methodological support to the Commission
– Providing methodological support to the Member States
– Providing ESF data plausibility and consistency checks
– Reporting of ESF data.
Labour market policies database (LMP)
The objective of the project is to further develop and maintain the database of Labour Market Policies which provides information on labour market interventions and contains data on participants in programmes as well as on expenditure and details of the various policies in question.
Study supporting the 2019 evaluation of support to Employment and Mobility
The purpose of the study is to provide the Commission with evidence and analysis that will allow building up its evaluation of the ESF support to employment and mobility (i.e. TO8 excluding support to youth employment). The report aims at taking stock of the results of ESF related support for the period 2014-2018, building in particular on the relevant ESF evaluations carried out by the Member States. The results of the report should also feed into the next programming period by providing lessons and supporting the negotiations of the OP for the ESF+.
The study is a part of the multiple framework contracts for the provision of services related to the implementation of Better Regulation Guidelines.
ESF Synthesis of Annual Implementation Reports submitted in 2018 and 2019 and ad-hoc reports
A part of the multiple framework contracts for the provision of services related to the implementation of Better Regulation Guidelines, the objective of the contract is to collect, analyse, synthesise and aggregate monitoring and evaluation information provided by Member States through Annual Implementation Reports (AIR) and, where relevant, progress reports12 in order to provide evidence on the performance of the ESF over the 2014-2020 programming period, for the AIR 2017 submitted in 2018, the AIR 2018 submitted in 2019 and the Progress Reports submitted in 2019. The information shall be presented in a standard and easy-to-read manner. The aim is also to collect additional information from Member States through interviews and surveys for the ad hoc reports. These reports will be used to communicate results to stakeholders and other institutions.
Study supporting the 2019 Evaluation of Youth employment
A part of the multiple framework contracts for the provision of services related to the implementation of Better Regulation Guidelines, the study aims at providing DG EMPL with evidence and analysis that will allow building up its evaluation of Youth employment planned for December 2024. The purpose is twofold. On the one hand the evaluation aims at taking stock of the results of youth employment-related ESF support for the period 2014-2020, and on the other hand the results of the evaluation should feed into the next programming period by providing lessons.
The evaluation will assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance and EU value added of youth-oriented operations funded by YEI and other ESF actions during the period 2014-2018.
Multiple Framework Contracts for the provision of services related to the implementation of Better Regulation Guidelines
The aim of the project is to provide the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL) with the resources and analytical capacities to deliver research services related to impact assessments, evaluations and monitoring in the areas of employment, social affairs, labour mobility and skills.
Descriptive Statistics on Regulated Professions
The objective of this project was to provide comparative statistics in seven occupations/sectors (accountant, civil engineer, lawyer, architect, patent agent, real estate agent, tourist guide) for all 28 Member States and, where data were available, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein, for the period 2011-2015.
Provision of services related to evaluation, evaluative studies, analysis and research work – lot 2: analysis and research work, including studies for Impact Assessment
The aim of the project is to conduct different types of analysis and research work, including studies for impact assessments in virtually all fields falling within DG EMPL competence.
Peer Review in Social Protection and Social Inclusion
The purpose of the contract is to provide support to the Commission on the Peer Review process which is aimed at improving policy in the areas of social protection and social inclusion. Applica is responsible for the communication strategy, for publications, summary reports and the website.
The Future of Manufacturing in Europe
This project explores scenarios for future developments in European manufacturing employment in the context of globalisation and rapid technological change. The key objective is to consider whether a revival of manufacturing could or should be based on foreign led growth or on a co-ordinated expansion of internal demand, which might have very different implications for the distribution of overall employment (i.e. both within and outside manufacturing) across Member States. A further objective is to gain a deeper understanding of how far recent technological and other developments are changing methods of production and the organisation and location of manufacturing activities.
Comparative analytical report on labour market transitions of young people
The objective of this study is to map the different types of temporary contracts in the Member States and Norway, to investigate the social security benefits of these contracts and to offer an overview of the policy measures available to regulate transitions from temporary to permanent contracts.
Industrial Relations 2012
The aim project is to provide to provide advice and assistance with the statistical and quantitative aspects of the next edition of the Industrial Relations Report. Mainly the service will be to produce statistical tables and graphs on a range of indicators related to social dialogue, employment and macro-economic issues.
Skill Problems in European Industrial Sectors
An analysis of trends in skills requirements, the incidence of skill shortages and the policies adopted to tackle these, with case studies on the mechanical engineering and textile and clothing industries.
MobilityLab – European Job Mobility Laboratory
The purpose of the project is to establish a network of experts and practitioners in job mobility that will work to support the Commission in collecting and analysing information about mobility, providing policy advice and promoting awareness of the issues through a series of studies, workshops and conference.
Statistical Portrait of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund
The objective of the study is to analyse the 2007-2011 statistics on the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) and produce the report “Statistical Portrait of the EGF 2007-2011” in English, French and German.
Industrial relations in Europe (2000-2010)
Provision of expertise in compiling and analysis statistical data on employment and labour market developments across the EU relevant for industrial relations for the second and third reports. 2010, 2003-2004 and 2000-2001.
Projections of patterns of job expansion in the EU
The objective of the study is to examine prospective changes in job quality and skill requirements in EU economies over the period up to 2016 and to identify potential skill shortages on the basis of an analysis of trends in the structure of employment over recent years.
Flexicurity: the need for indicators on coverage of certain social benefits for people in flexible employment in the European Union
The objective of the study is to develop indicators that enable the coverage of unemployment, maternity/paternity and sickness benefits in the EU to be monitored for people in flexible employment.
Skill Problems in European Industrial Sectors
An analysis of trends in skills requirements, the incidence of skill shortages and the policies adopted to tackle these, with case studies on the mechanical engineering and textile and clothing industries.
Comprehensive analysis of the evolution of the automotive sector in Europe
Members of Applica’s staff contributed to the analysis included in the study which analysed recent developments in the automotive industry (NACE 34.1-34.3) and the associated trends in employment across the EU and examined the implication for competences and skill requirements over the next few years.
Comprehensive sectoral analysis of emerging competences and economic activities in the Electromechanical engineering industry in the European Union
The objective of the study is to analysis recent developments in the mechanical engineering and electrical and electronics equipment industries (NACE 29 and 31) and the associated trends in employment across the EU and to examine the implication for competences and skill requirements over the next few years.
Innovative management of Restructuring in Europe
An analysis of quantitative trends in the restructuring undertaken by large enterprises on the basis of data on over 5,500 individual cases which took place in the 5 years 2002-2006 inclusive summarised in the European Restructuring Monitor database.
Recent changes in the structure of jobs in the EU
Analysis of the effect of changes in the structure of employment on job quality and skill requirements and the implications for the relative position of men and women, older and younger workers, part-time and full-time workers and migrants in the labour market.
Briefing notes/reports and impact studies on forthcoming employment and social policy initiatives (not publicly available)
Production of briefing notes/reports and impact studies on forthcoming employment and social policy initiatives for the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs of the European Parliament.
Comparative analytical reports on selected issues relating to Industrial change and restructuring and the quality of work and employment
Production of comparative analytical reports on selected issues relating to Industrial change and restructuring and the quality of work and employment covering all 27 EU Member States plus Norway.
For more information, see the European Restructuring Monitor and the European Working Conditions Observatory.
Employment in Europe
Analysis of employment and labour market trends across the EU and of key policy issues and production of the annual report in all Community languages.