This study supported the European Commission in updating and implementing the performance monitoring framework for the Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) strand of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) for the 2021–2027 period. The project addressed the challenge of critically assessing and revising the strand's performance monitoring system to ensure effective tracking of inputs, outputs, and outcomes following the previous program's evaluation. The study team reconstructed the intervention logic using a theory of change method and established a comprehensive set of primary, secondary, and complementary performance indicators. Methodologically, the team employed a mixed-method approach including quantitative analysis of performance data, a large-scale stakeholder survey with over 400 respondents, and a systematic citation analysis to assess the reach of analytical outputs. The project resulted in the production of a Performance Monitoring Report for 2021–2023 and two detailed reports on EaSI-funded activities covering the 2021–2024 Annual Work Programmes. Furthermore, the team developed a publicly accessible online database using Power BI to visualize project funding, geographical distribution, and identified good practices. The study concluded by providing practical recommendations to improve the future monitoring framework, focusing on budget-disaggregated targets and enhanced data-sharing protocols. This work ensured the European Commission had a robust evidence base to communicate the impact and strategic value of the EaSI strand to diverse stakeholders.
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