It is against that backdrop that the Nigerian delegation evaluates the Tribunal's achievements so far.

Evaluation mission to ICTR to assess the results of the delegation and possible extension of the delegation; evaluation of periodic reports.

Several delegations endorsed conducting fewer evaluations while increasing quality.

Further points raised by delegations related to overall evaluation capacity.

Several delegations observed that evaluation was a strategic tool for enhancing development effectiveness.

A delegation suggested an evaluation of whether UNICEF was on course in the reform processes.

Delegations encouraged increased evaluations at country level and a greater focus on development outcomes.

The Director agreed with comments made by delegations that evaluations should be tailored to countries' needs and take into account country-specific characteristics.

A suggestion was made that the paragraph should be deleted since it was up to a sponsor delegation to evaluate the usefulness and feasibility of its proposals.

Several delegations welcomed the evaluations of responses to humanitarian crises, including the increased emphasis on real-time evaluations.