This study aims at the evaluation of the ESF pilot project 'Employment of 'hands on' experts in porverty and social exclusion in Public Services'. On the basis of document analysis, qualitative in-depth interviews and round-table conferences (focusgroups, a critical analysis of strengths and round-table conferences (focusgroups, a critical analysis of strengths and weaknesses in the current project is made. This analysis will results in particular recommendations to optimize the project.