The purpose of this evaluation was to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the Sector Projects programme in achieving the intended outcomes. Based on the evaluation findings, recommendations are provided for improving policy and service delivery.
This evaluation assessed the extent to which Sector Projects achieved the intended intermediate and final outcomes of the programme. This first time evaluation used a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods including file reviews and interviews with Sector Directors, case studies, online survey of firms participating in the sector projects, and analysis of NZTE administrative data. This evaluation focuses on the period from the programme’s establishment in July 2003 to 30 June 2006.