European Common Evaluation Methodology (EU-CEM) for CCAM

Last modified on 8 June, 2026

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.