Dissemination and exploitation of results

Indicators can be used to measure progress towards goals. These are signs that help to measure performance. Indicators can be both quantitative relating to numbers and percentages as well as qualitative relating to the quality of the participation and experience.

Questionnaires, interviews, observations and assessments can also be used to measure the impact. Defining indicators relating to the different project activities should be done at the start of the project as part of the overall dissemination plan.

For instance:

• Facts and figures related to the website of project organisers (updates, visits, consultation, cross referencing),
• Numbers of meetings with key stakeholders,
• Numbers of participants involved in discussions and information sessions (workshops, seminars, peer reviews),
• Production and circulation of products,
• Media coverage (articles in specialised press newsletters, press releases, interviews, etc.),
• Visibility in social media and attractiveness of website,
• Participation in public events,
• Links with existing networks and transnational partners; transfer of information and know-how,
• Impact on regional, national, EU policy measures,
• Feedback from end-users, other stakeholders, peers, policy-makers