Evaluation of Seven Major Technical Assistance Projects with National Scope

摘要

The study encompasses the series of evaluations of seven technical assistance projects with a national scope done by Program Analysis Division, including five business development organizations and two national trade associations. The study concludes that the grants to these seven groups have given an impetus to minority economic development. Programs of business development groups have been strengthened because of EDA funding. It was found that at least one year is needed before significant results are achieved. The effectiveness of the director is a primary factor in a chapter's success. Load advocacy has been found to be the activity with the most tangible results. Technical assistance efforts have been very helpful in saving jobs and in making minority businesses more efficient.