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The article presents an evaluation of the SAPARD Programme in the context of human factor as well as changes in employment connected with the implementation of this programme, the characteristics of preparatory activities of the employed and their role in carrying out the programme. The results of conducted analyses show that actions launched to prepare people for the utilisation of funds available under the SAPARD Programme did not have the features of systemic solutions. The employment and development of personnel dealing with the programme were not based on methods designed to shape human capital and did not have a comprehensive, coherent or strategic character. A positive aspect of the launched efforts concerning the development of employed personnel was the attention given to training at home and abroad.