8.3.4 Evaluation

Evaluation assesses the impact of NHRI programmes in relation to institutional performance and in particular, can assist in helping UNCTs know when capacity development targets have succeeded and when UN objectives have been met.

By using internal process and output targets, as well as indicators, and matching those targets to international targets where applicable, NHRIs can conduct or commission capacity development and evaluation exercises that help satisfy accountability requirements and allow organisational progress and development. This issue is discussed in Chapter 9.