The Interreg V A CBC Italy-Croatia Programme 2014-2020 is an EU initiative aimed at promoting prosperity and blue growth in the region by encouraging cross-border partnerships that bring about real change. The aim of the Programme is to help regional and local actors in Italy and Croatia to share knowledge, develop pilot projects, test new policies and products, and support investments.

The Programme focuses on areas in Italy and Croatia with access to the Mediterranean Sea, the common border between the two countries. The Programme focused on four main priorities:

1. Blue Innovation - Strengthening innovation in the blue economy
2. Security and resilience - Improving climate change monitoring and adaptation planning
3. Environment and cultural heritage - Exploiting natural and cultural assets for sustainable development
4. Maritime transport - Improving the quality, safety and sustainability of maritime transport

t33 has been selected to conduct an additional impact evaluation for the period 2014-2020 to assess the effectiveness and results of the Programme after its completion. The evaluation aims to provide a detailed understanding of the results, challenges and overall impact of the Programme in Italy and Croatia.

The impact assessment will provide: 1) a framework and methodology for the evaluation; 2) an analysis of the Programme results, focusing on standard and strategic projects, highlighting contributions to regional development, collaboration and sustainability; and 3) two dissemination products which include a document entitled ‘Insights for Impact’, summarising key findings (for the policy makers) and a video entitled ‘Bridging Borders’, explaining the programme's impact (for the public).

Several methods are used to ensure a comprehensive evaluation, including document reviews, surveys, interviews, case studies and data analysis.