The external consultants will submit to the project coordinator a quality evaluation on M12, M24 and M36. They will also participate on the kick off meeting and mid-term meetings to give indications about how to guarantee quality in project implementation and management.

P1 has prepared a project management and quality plan with the support of the steering group and taking into account the indications of the external agency/institution. The plan takes into account progress and process, and defines how to monitor the following elements:-Progress assessment: degree of execution of planned activities, deliverables developed, WP status, existing risks and mitigation measures, expected progress forecast for the next 6 months. -Process control: frequency and types of quality reviews and approval process, design of risk management and contingency plans, how to manage the information provided under the project, how to ensure quality in economic management. Indicators are included to monitor the quality of project progress and processes. The P1-UPCT, in close collaboration with the Steering Group, will prepare a report every 6 months (M6, M12, M18, M24, M30, M36) focusing on quality issues on project implementation.