European Common Evaluation Methodology (EU-CEM) for CCAM
The European Common Evaluation Methodology (EU-CEM) for CCAM provides guidance for planning, carrying out, and reporting evaluations.
Core Material
EU-CEM handbook (PDF)
The full handbook for detailed methodological guidance, with focus on impact assessment.
Executive summary
A concise introduction to EU-CEM for readers who want a brief overview before turning to the full handbook.
Tour around the handbook
A short guided PDF walk-through of the handbook structure and the main sections.
Supplementary material
Supplementary material provides EU-CEM-specific working files that support implementation, reporting, and project preparation.
Use this page when you need editable templates, checklist files, or supporting reference material alongside the EU-CEM Handbook.
EU-CEM training and learning
Short training videos and complementary material help different audiences understand the purpose of EU-CEM and apply it in practice.
The training includes one learning path for evaluation teams and another for policymakers.
Support and contact
Methodology Clinics, the EU-CEM helpdesk, and the feedback channel are now gathered on a dedicated page so they can be referenced directly from newsletters, articles, and project communication.
Use that page when you want to register for clinics, ask project-specific questions, or send feedback for future EU-CEM updates.
Taxonomy for CCAM
The Taxonomy for CCAM was developed alongside EU-CEM and supports consistent use of key concepts across the evaluation activities.
Shared language makes it easier to ensure that the evaluation plans and results are understood correctly.