Appendix

Below we present the typology that was used in this report. The criteria have been slightly modified from a template that the Nordic Welfare Centre commonly uses when learning examples are presented in publications and online.

There is often a lack of research on evidence, and in the absence of academic knowledge, we use the typology to increase transparency when it comes to the learning examples presented. It is based on research that exists to describe activities that are considered to represent promising practice. The typology has been developed and modified from a tool that was introduced by VIVE – The Danish Center for Social Science Research (formerly SFI – Det Nationale forksningscenter for Velfærd) and Socialstyrelsen in Denmark. You can read more about the typology in this report by the Nordic Welfare Centre and in this template from the website integrationnorden.org.

Which target group can be included in the initiative? Is it a certain age, gender, how advanced your language skills are that determines whether a person can be included in the initiative, or is it an open activity that is aimed at everyone?

This describes the content of the actual initiative, the important components, how long it lasts and whether there are different steps to go through.

What outcome is expected from the participants who receive the initiative? Does the initiative include clear goals that are formulated in writing for the target group? 

This describes the theory or background behind the initiative. Is the example based on research into what works for the target group, and has other knowledge contributed to your organisation starting up the initiative?

Is it an initiative that requires a special qualification/competence of the provider, and is there any training programme that the provider can attend in order to learn how to deliver the initiative? Are trainers trained within the organisation who can in turn train others, or is no special training required? Is there a manual to support those working on the initiative?

How do providers view the initiative? Is it offering a benefit and is it perceived as a support by the target group?

Is there any description of how participants view the initiative? Has any type of participant survey been conducted, or has it been determined in any other way what the target group thinks about the activities in which they participate?

Describe how the initiative is documented and whether it is possible to follow up the results of the initiative with the support of the documentation.

Has an evaluation been conducted of the initiative, or is any kind of evaluation under way? This may involve research into the effects of the initiative, pre- and post-initiative measurements or local follow-up. Link to any evaluations that do exist.

Is there any follow-up to determine whether the initiative is being carried out in the way that was intended?

How is the initiative funded? Is there any evaluation of the socio-economic outcome of the initiative, i.e. is the initiative worth it in the slightly longer term and if so, how? Are there costs involved in implementing initiatives in the form of training, licenses or the like?

If the initiative is to be disseminated further in the Nordic region, is education/training available through contact with your organisation, training courses or any other way in which to learn how to deliver the initiative?