The focus of the evaluation is on UNDP's role in the PRSP process, but this task could not have been achieved without placing it in the overall context of the PRSP itself and its objectives. The interventions by UNDP can only be considered to be a part of the evolving dynamics of the PRSP process. Though it was a difficult balancing job, the evaluation looked at both process and content issues. It combined desk review and field based work, and included an analysis of UNDP's contributions to key PRSP outcomes in 26 PRSP countries, extensive literature reviews and wide stakeholder consultations. In-depth studies were conducted in a selected number of countries, which provided a good mix of typology of countries and regions, namely Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Mali, Pakistan, the United Republic of Tanzania and Vietnam.