Green E.Th.I.Cs: Project Evaluation Methodology and Results

Abstract

Project evaluation constitutes one of the most important and decisive moments in the management cycle. More than a mere accountability exercise, it represents a fundamental opportunity to systematically understand whether the efforts and resources invested have produced the intended results. Its purpose goes beyond simple verification. Evaluation is necessary to pro- vide relevant information that can improve projects for their stakeholders, transforming data into learning and evidence into action. This e-book is dedicated to presenting the evaluation plan, the methodol- ogy used for data collection, and the results of the evaluation of the Green E.Th.I.Cs Project, an initiative that positions Social and Community Theatre as a central tool for raising awareness about climate change and promoting the European Green Deal. Developed by 18 partners across 12 countries, the project aimed to foster civic engagement, critical thinking, and citizen proactivity through the performing arts. It is based on the premise that evaluation is not a one-off or merely sum- mative act. Rather, it is a continuous, formative, systematic, and multidi- mensional process, aiming to determine effectiveness, efficiency, impacts, and sustainability in relation to previously defined objectives. This process involves collecting and analysing data on activities, outputs, and achieved effects, and seeks to provide useful information for decision-making, organisational learning, and the continuous improvement of future practices.