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Evaluation of the Triennium, 2010-2013

FRIDAY 16 AUGUST 2013 The evaluation of the triennium comprised 3 different elements: 1 A brief questionnaire administered to participants in the European Scout Symposium in April 2013, in Dublin. The recording was facilitated by coordinators and volunteers who work at Regional level as well as Regional staff. In total, 30 NSOs participated in the survey. The results are found at Appendix 1. 2 A record of the support provided to NSOs as part of the life of the Region. This is found, by year 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13, at Appendix 2. 3 An overview of participation levels in events organised or facilitated by the Region. This is found at Appendix 3.

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APPENDIX 1 EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE VOLUNTEERING AVERAGE GRADE (1-NOT AT ALL, 4-A LOT): 2.56 Did your NSO benefit from the European Year of Volunteering in 2011?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.3

Is your NSO finding enough volunteers to effectively implement your plans?

Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.6

Does your training system for adults meet your current needs?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 3.2

Have the actions of the Region assisted your work with volunteers?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.1

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EMBRACING CHANGE AVERAGE GRADE: 2.73 To what extent is your membership fully reflective of society in your country?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.6

Is diversity a key topic in your NSO?

Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.5

Is the region doing enough to support this area?

Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.8

Are you incorporating effective tools for membership management and analysis?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 3.0

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PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER REGIONS AVERAGE GRADE: 2.96 Does your association have projects or partnerships with other NSO's in other regions?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.6

Have you engaged with other associations during regional of world events?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 3.0

Is the region doing enough to share information on training about partnerships?

Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 3.0

Currently we have relations with Africa, Eurasia, Arab Regions which of the others are important to you? Inter-America. Asia-Pacific, Interamerica WAGGGS, South America, Asia No importance in other regions We should concentrate on Eurasia Interamerica Own Region and Eurasia Maybe Asia-Pacific Asia Pacific, Interamerica Inter-America. Asia-Pacific Region and Interamerica Asia and Latin America. Interamerica and Asia Pacific Asia, to create a bridge Eurasia. Perhaps Interamerica No other regions. Interamerica All All the regions

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YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AVERAGE GRADE: 2.79 Have you increased the involvement of younger members in decision making in your association?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 3.1

Do you provide support to those young people?

Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 3.1

Has the region focus in this area impacted your work?

Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.2

What more can the Region do to promote this topic? Establish Network Meetings concerning youth matters. Youth empowerment is important for the age range 13-18. Support in order to make a peaceful transition to some acceptable percent of young people in national boards The Region is doing a very good job we are happy with this field (x 7) Communicate more directly with young people. It will increase the networking among young people Try to find (more) young people for the planning team of European events More feedback for Youth advisers on their inputs at different events Help countries in need of developing a leadership programme (possibly via the Leadership fund?). Set a step by step tool-kit on leadership programme

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GROWTH THROUGH QUALITY AVERAGE GRADE: 2.87 Is your association growing?

Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.5

Have you reviewed the quality of your programme and training?

Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 3.4

Has the region focus on this area assisted your efforts?

Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.7

What more can the Region do to promote this topic? Networking, sharing of good practices and tailor support (x 6) The contact person system is helpful Easily adaptable Europe wide PR campaign for Scouting Growth as a theme, but not growth through quality We need adult volunteers to grow. Be clearer on what events are meant to assist on this area. Consultancy pool list to be completed Recruitment culture in local groups Maintain financial assistance and consultancy. Assist with partnerships within the Region - to bridge the gap between the East and West for instance. To organize a regional event on growth; to provide materials on this topic.

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EDUCATIONAL METHODS AVERAGE GRADE: 3.30 Have you reviewed your youth programme in the past 3 years?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 3.5

Have you reviewed your adult training scheme in the past 3 years?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 3.1

Was the Educational Methods Forum a useful event for you?

Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 3.1

Is a focus on e-learning and the recognition of learning in Scouting useful to your development?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 3.3

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ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AVERAGE GRADE: 2.65 To what extent have you been supported in implementing the strategy by the region?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.1

Do you have a strategy?

Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 3.4

Have you reviewed the operation of your organisation to be lean and effective?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.0

Have you benefitted from Tailored Support?

Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.2

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EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND FUNDING AVERAGE GRADE: 2.39 Have you benefited from a funding application supported by the Region (include participation in regional organised events in your thinking)?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.8

Have the external relations actions of the region impacted on your work?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.3

Do you engage in campaigns such as the European Citizenship, Volunteering, Youth Employment?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.1

What are your priorities in external relations? Political and academic partners, civil society. Media - raising profile NGOs on programme development Government (x 5) Government, Parliament Working on National Youth Coalition External fundraising Europe, youth policy (EU) and national (economical council) Cooperation with neighbouring countries and with NSOs from SEE National Youth Council (x 4) State and churches, ministries, school authorities, NGOs in social field and Roma inclusion WAGGGS, Business, Government Platforms of youth and volunteering. Public agencies. Civil society.

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GENERAL POINTS REGIONAL SUPPORT AVERAGE GRADE: 2.73 Has the region provided sufficient opportunities to network?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 3.6

Have you had difficulties because of the financial situation?

Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.6

To what extent is the partnership fund an aid to your association?

Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.3

To what extent do you believe that Messengers of Peace can be a benefit to you?
Average grade (1-not at all, 4-a lot): 2.5

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REGIONAL EVENTS What are the three most important events organised by the Region?

What three events could be removed from the events list?

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REGIONAL STRUCTURES Overall Performance of the European Scout Committee - Average grade: 7.77

Overall Performance of the European Regional Office - Average grade: 7.47

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Appendix 3 Regional Events A brief comparison between triennia

Regional events 2007-2010 Number events Number Participants 30 812 Regional events 2010-2013 34 1347

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Top 10 most successful events in terms of participation

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

The Scout Academy 2008 90 The Academy 2009 86 International Commissioners Forum 2010 69 10th European Guide and Scout Centre Managers Conference 2007 60 11th European Guide and Scout Centre Managers Conference 2009 54 6th Forum on Youth Programme and Adult Resources 2008 53 Training Systems Renewal Workshop 33 Eurosea 9 30 Growth Network Meeting 2008 1 27 Denmark 85 Belgium 65 Sweden 54 Finland - 51 Italy 44 Spain 43 France 40 Netherlands 39 Germany 39

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

The Academy 2012 (Kandersteg) 122 The Academy 2010 (Athens) 122 The 7th Educational Methods Forum (Romania) 102 The European Scout Symposium (Dublin) 93 The Academy 2010 (Paris) 92 International Commissioners Forum (Athens) 85 12th European Centre Managers Conference 2011 (Jambville) 59 The Training Commissioners Network Meeting (Rome) - 52 Partnership Event 2013 (Zrich) 48

10. RoverNet/VentureNet 2013 (Malta) - 38

10. Growth Network Meeting 2007 2 23 Top 10 countries in terms of participation to European events 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Denmark 137 France 101 Belgium 79 Finland - 79 Italy - 55 Spain 55 Sweden - 54 Netherlands 51 Portugal - 46

10. United Kingdom - 38 blue = Joint events with WAGGGS

10. Germany 44

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REGIONAL NETWORKS MEETINGS Growth 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. Growth Growth Growth Growth Network Network Network Network Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting 2007 2007 2008 2008 1 2 1 2 1. Growth Event (Copenhagen) 2012

Chief Volunteers and CEOs

Network Meeting for Chief Volunteers 2008 Meeting for CEOs in NSOs&MOs 2008 Meeting for CEOs in NSOs&MOs 2009

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3.

Meeting for CEOs in NSOs&MOs (Amsterdam) 2010 Meeting for CEOs in NSOs&MOs (Gilwell) 2011 Meeting for CEOs in NSOs&MOs (Berlin) 2012 Network Meeting for Chief Volunteers (Gilwell) 2011 Network Meeting for Chief Volunteers (Luxembourg) 201 Training Commissioners' Network Meeting 2010 (Spain) Training Commissioners' Network Meeting 2012 (Budapest) Training Commissioners Netwrok Meeting 2013 (Rome) Agora 2011 (Kandersteg) Agora 2012 (Kandersteg) RoverNet/VentureNet 2013 (Malta)

Adult Resources

1. 2. 1.

Training Commissioners' Network Meeting 2007 Network Meeting on Managing Adult Resources RoverNet 3.0

Rovers

Scouts (Lands of Adventure) Sea Scouts Other Regions

1. 2. 3. 1. 1.

LoA Ambassadors Meeting 2007 LoA Ambassadors Meeting 2008 LoA Ambassadors Meeting 2009 Eurosea 9 Euro-Arab Meeting 2009 1. Eurosea 10 (Copenhagen) 2012 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 1. 2. 3. Euro-Arab Meeting (Algeria) 2011 Europe-Eurasia Meeting (Prague) 2011 Partnership Event (Paris) 2012 Partnership Event (Zurich) 2013 12th European Guide and Scout Centre Managers Conference (Jambville) 2011 Network Meeting for Guide & Scout Representatives in National Youth Councils (Bucharest) 2010 Network Meeting for Guide & Scout Representatives in NYC (Rome) 2011 Network Meeting for Guide & Scout Representatives in NYC (Vienna) 2012

Scout Centres

1. 2. 1. 2.

10th European Guide and Scout Centre Managers Conference 2007 11th European Guide and Scout Centre Managers Conference 2009 Network Meeting for Guide & Scout Representatives in National Youth Councils 2008 Network Meeting for Guide & Scout Representatives in NYC 2009

Youth Representatives

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MAJOR REGIONAL MEETINGS 1. 2. 3. 4. 6th Forum on Youth Programme and Adult Resources 2008 ICs Forum 2010 The Scout Academy 2008 The Academy 2009 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7th Educational Methods Forum (Sinaia) ICs Forum (Athens) 2012 Symposium (Dublin) 2012 The Academy 2010 (Greece) The Academy 2011 (Paris) The Academy 2012 (Kandersteg)

SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, ROUND TABLES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Round table on Diversity Round table on Membership Developing Guiding and Scouting in Urban Areas Seminar for New Members of National Boards Training Systems Renewal Workshop Seminar on Youth Participation European Youth, Global Youth Study Session 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Training for New Members of National Boards (Istanbul) 2010 Tell the Story Study Session (Budapest) 2011 ONE Programme Seminar (Ireland) Volunteering Event (Istanbul) 2011 Advocacy for Youth Rights (Budapest) Young Spokepersons Training (Brussels) ICT Round Table (Belgium) 2012

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