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We have celebrated the 20th anniversary of CAF and are now at the perfect moment to evaluate the model and take a look ahead at our challenges. CAF has proven to help organisations overcome uncertainty. At our centre, we support the public sector on the journey towards excellence through training, research, and consultancy.
The core of CAF2020 is a questionnaire with 200 examples of self-assessment for public organisations. The aim is to initiate a continuous self-evaluation process with the participation of all members of the organisation, and to create the conditions for efficient and high-quality public services. Think: “Change it – CAF it.” Leaders, together with their staff, improve their organisation based on common European principles and values of public management and administration.
The United Nations Development Programme and representatives of the World Bank evaluated the tool positively after learning about it. More importantly, regular use of the tool helps to understand the impact on performance and overall efficiency of the public sector.
Our services
Environment: Through the EIPA CAF RC we are in contact with international bodies like the European Commission, EUPAN, national and regional administrations, EU agencies and others, to enrich the CAF network with knowledge and experience
Daily work: We support the CAF network of national corresspondents by assisting them, coordinating meetings and promoting the use of CAF in a cooperative environment
Rely on our experts: We provide training and consultancy services on demand
Rely on our researchers: We carry out research on the use of the model in Europe and beyond
Rely on our project managers: We support agenda coordinations under the Council presidencies in the area of CAF
Our strength: We host the European database of CAF users and the collection of best practices since the model was launched in 2001
Always on track: We maintain and update the CAF users database and good practices, in close to coordination with the CAF national centres.
Reach us everywhere: We develop capacity building actions and train staff for the implementation of CAF in harmonised and consistent manner in the different countries.
To benefit from our services, please register as a CAF user:
CAF events
We regularly have events and web panels featuring CAF users, experts and national correspondents. Sign up and join our discussions!
Interested to participate in our events? Would you like to propose a topic for discussion? Please contact us
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European CAF Resource Centre
Would you like to become part of our consolidated team of CAF experts’ trainers and researchers? Do you have experience as a practitioner and trainer of CAF implementing organisations in your country in:
- Designing CAF introduction roadmaps?
- Institutional performance management and assessment?
- Putting into practice the CAF model?
- CAF audit-related activities?
- Further development of the CAF model?
If you do, send your CV (in English) to EIPA CAF Team at caf@eipa.eu and we will contact you for potential collaborations, should your expertise match the requirements. Find more information on the European CAF Resource Centre here.