External Evaluation

As part of the criteria laid down by ADM/CPA it was necessary to have an independent company evaluate our project. This was carried out by Momentum Consultants and formed a 43 page report. Following is some of their findings

Financial Management

As evaluators, we undertook a review of financial management procedures and financial management performance in relation to budgetary expenditure. Financial recording and reporting has been evaluated as comprehensive, appropriate and accurate. On the basis of correspondence and reports reviewed as part of the evaluation process, we conclude that quarterly submissions to ADM/CPA seem to have been timely and accurate, undoubtedly facilitated by the experience of Noel Loughlin. In terms of financial administration, this project has established and maintains a compliant and effective system to meet not only the requirements of both the company and its audit responsibilities but also ADM/CPA Programme for Peace & Reconciliation. Where appropriate the Co-ordinator has committed to implement ADM/CPA monitoring templates but they also rely on their own internal monitoring and reporting formats.

Project Implementation

Manorhamilton Enterprise Forum has successfully and commendably implemented the project, surpassing all target outputs by at least two fold. In particular, we summarise the following implementation highlights:-
A broad and appropriate programme of training has benefited 190 businesses/communities

The project corresponds very closely to the measure under which it has been funded, and applies to an area of high deprivation. It very clearly relates to supporting entrepreneurship and enterprise development in the Border Region and carries strong delivery potential and cross-community and cross–border contact.