The objectives of the CPE were to 1) provide an independent assessment of relevance and effectiveness (performance) of the Eighth Country Programme; 2) assess UNFPA’s strategic positioning within the development and national partners, and contribution to the outcomes specified in the CPD; and 3) to draw lessons and recommendations from past and current cooperation as feedback to the design of the next programme cycle in Pakistan. The target audiences for the CPE were UNFPA Pakistan, UNFPA Asia Pacific Region (APRO) and Headquarters, and national/provincial government and non-government partners.