The Application of the HERMIN Model for evaluating structural funds impact on regional level

The article deals with application of the general HERMIN model on regional level, evaluating structural funds impact on regional economy. The HERMIN model is frequently used for structural funds evaluation in several EU countries, including Slovakia, but on national level. The main aim of this paper is to present detail analysis of model HERMIN data requirements and the accessibility and possibility of data modifi cation on regional level in Slovakia. Such a methodological approach has been tested on the Košice selfgovernment region at the NUTS3 level and can be successfully used as a tool of evaluation of structural funds regional impact in the Slovak Republic.