MEDCOAST Institute 2016
Questionnaire for Evaluation of MEDCOAST Institute 2016
by the Participants
The Eleventh International Training Workshop“Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP) and Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) in theMediterranean and the Black Sea”
20 – 27 September 2016
Dalyan, Turkey
This questionnaire is designed to gather participants’ opinions about the international training
workshop offered by the MEDCOAST Institute 2016. Opinions and comments about the training
workshop will be taken into consideration while designing similar programs to be organised byMEDCOAST Foundation in the future. 17 participants the institute have been provided to theirresponses (Mr. Tanay Sıdkı Unay couldn’t join the questionnaire). The answers and the averages of
the responses are provided below.
The answers will be treated as strictly confidential.
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Question 1:
How do you rate each of the following aspects of the MEDCOAST Institute 2016?
(Please circle one number in each row)
5= Very successful 4= Successful 3= Average 2= Unsuccessful 1=Highly unsuccessful
Generally the MEDCOAST Institute 2016 program

4,5

Selection of the subjects of lecture given by the faculty members

4,2

Usefulness of the lectures

4,2

Presentation by the participants for getting country information on
Blue economy, IMP and MSP

4,1

Roundtable 1 “Blue economy, IMP, MSP and ICM in the Mediterranean and

4,1

the Black Sea – Where are we?”Roundtable 2 “: Blue economy, IMP, MSP and ICM in the Mediterranean and

4,2

the Black Sea – Where do we go?”Simulation game: Practising Maritime Spatial Planning by Playing

3,6

Lecturers of the MEDCOAST Institute 2016

4,4

One day field trip

4,9Hotel and utilities

4,6

Organisation of local travels

4,6

The course file provided in USB

4,5

Question 2: How long ideally should the MEDCOAST Institute last?
a) less than 1 weekb) 7-8 daysc) 2 weeksd) Over 2 weeks+++++++++++++++++PART B: QUALIFICATIONS OF THE TARGET GROUP
Question 3: What are the most important qualifications to be considered when deciding on a
candidate's eligibility for the MEDCOAST Institute?
5=the most important

4=important

3=average

2=not important

1=the least importantEducational background (minimum B.Sc. degree in a related field)

3,6*** M.Sc. degree in a related field

4,0*** Ph.D. in a related field

3,6

List of publications, if any

3,1

Previous business/employment experience

3,7

Age range

2,6

Basic managerial skills

3,7

Diversification of nationalities in the selected group of participants

4,3

Other (please specify)

4,0

Question 4: What must be the important target groups for participants?
5=the most important 4=important 3=average 2=not important 1=the least important
High level managers of Government agencies

3,6

Middle level managers of Government agencies

4,2

Employees of Government agencies

4,4

Local government managers

4,2

Local government employees

4,2Non-Governmental Organization managers

3,9

Non-Governmental Organization employees

3,7

University academic staff

4,3

Research organization employees

4,3

Private sector people dealing with coastal development

3,7

Other (please specify)

3,7PART C:SOCIAL AND PERSONAL ASPECTSQuestion 5: What additional assistance could be useful to make the participants' stay more
comfortable / enjoyable?

••••••The background of the experts and short abstracts about the sessions can be provided
A cultural event can be organised to give information about the traditions of the host country
The lectures should be shorter and more interactive or the institute should last longer
It would be better to have more printed materials
More field trips can be organised
Better wi-fi connection in the seminar room should be offered

Question 6: How do you rate the following?
5=very satisfactory 4=satisfactory 3=average 2=unsatisfactory 1=highly unsatisfactory

PART D:

The hotel accommodation in Dalyan

4,8Seminar room and facilities provided

4,1

Meals in Dalyan

4,3Off-curriculum (social, recreational) activity potential

3,9The choice of Dalyan as the site for the MEDCOAST Institute

4,5

The general atmosphere of the course

4,6

PERSONAL DATA

1. Number of years you have worked for your last company / organization?
2. Number of years of previous business or work experience?
3. Type of previous career experiencesa) academic field++++++++b) services++c) public sector++++++++d) private sectore) administrationf) other (please specify)++++++ (Student)

PART E:OVERALL EVALUATION

1. Do you feel that the information, experience and training which you received in MEDCOAST
Institute 2016 gave you a basic understanding and vision of IMP and MSP?
Yes definitely! (9)Yes (8)

NeutralNo

For god’s sake, no! Average: 4,5

2. Do you feel that the information, experience and training which you received in MEDCOAST
Institute 2016 will be beneficial for your professional career?
Yes definitely! (8)Yes (7)

Neutral (2)NoFor god’s sake, no! Average: 4,4

3. Would you recommend your friends to participate at this program in the future?
Yes definitely! (13)

Yes (4)

NeutralNo

For god’s sake, no! Average: 4,8Please use the space below for your general comments about your satisfaction or dissatisfaction
from your participation at the MEDCOAST Institute 2016.
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Very satisfied with the quality of the content
The MEDCOAST Institute 2016 was a very good experience in the scientific and social side
MEDCOAST Institute was also a great opportunity to meet people to share with them ideas
and discover other culture
Expertise of the faculty
The friendly atmosphere of the InstitutePosition of the participant …………………………………………………..
Nationality (Confidentiality Guaranteed) ………………………………………..

THANK YOU & WELCOME to the MEDCOAST FAMILY!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT A FUTURE MEDCOAST EVENT.