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3. Assessment of Cross-Cutting Themes
3.1 As part of the ERDF funding approval, the operation was required to meet the requirements of the Cross-Cutting Themes (CCTs) of the Operational Programme in terms of: sustainable development; equal opportunities and gender mainstreaming; and tackling poverty and social exclusion.
Delivery against the case-level indicators
3.2 Eight case-level indicators 7 were agreed between Swansea University and WEFO to demonstrate progress in delivery against the CCTs covering both the construction phase and the launch of the LILW to the end of the delivery period phase. As shown in Table 3-1, the operation has reported activity and positive achievements against all indicators, thereby contributing to the goals of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act (WFGA) 8 . In particular, in delivering against the case-level indicators the operation has contributed to the following WFGA goals: a prosperous Wales, a resilient Wales, a Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language, and a Wales of cohesive communities. In addition to the case-level indicators, the operation has a fulfilled its obligation to signpost any external partners to the SMART Innovation Gateway 9 .
Table 3-1: Progress against the CCT case-level indicators WFGA goal Case-level indicator Reported activity
General
Developing/Engaging CCT Champions
Originally, the Project Manager was appointed as the CCT Champion. However, following a change in Project Manager this role was taken on by the Project Coordinator to provide continuity. Project wide CCT meetings were held quarterly, and individuals were encouraged to promote the CCTs and instigate actions to realise their delivery. Social clauses have been integrated into procurement / contractual process. For example, the tender for refurbishment of the CYTREC facilities included a requirement for applicants to complete a Sustainable Procurement Plan and Community Benefits Method Statement which would be delivered through the contract.
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A prosperous Wales
Integration of Social Clauses
7 Note, originally seven case-level indicators were agreed but the operation agreed to include an extra case-level indicator because it had already been achieved (Local Supply Chain Development). 8 https://www.futuregenerations.wales/about-us/future-generations-act/ 9 The SMART Innovation Gateway is a portal that acts as a business diagnostic and referral process to local businesses to put them in contact with relevant advice and support services.
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