The ESRI evaluation endorses the NDP strategy, stating that the plan is as relevant today as it was when launched. More importantly, it states that the plan is delivering on its objectives. We can and will do better in programme and project appraisal and evaluation. From the Government's viewpoint the evaluation gives us the reassurance and motivation to redouble our efforts on plan implementation so that when the final assessment is made after 2006, the same positive verdict will be given.