| Criterion | Key question |
| Inclusion | To what extent policy instrument are directly and indirectly covered plans, programmes and strategies of HRD? |
| Consistency | Is there a consistency between the overall aim* of HRD and policy instrument? Is instrument positive for or laid emphasis on plans, programmes and strategies of HRD? |
| Weighting | Has the issue of HRD compared to other policy aims been addressed significantly? |
| Reporting | Are there clearly stated evaluation and reporting requirements for HRD (including deadlines) ex-ante and have such evaluations for reporting happened ex-post? Have indicators been defined, followed up and used? |
| Resources | Are internal as well as external resources for HRD available and used or are there any indications for arranging fund for HRD programmes? |