It is essential that assessment, evaluation and review should take place at the national level, at intervals to be determined by each country.
Regional appraisal and review should focus on the special role regional action can play and the particular advantages it can offer in such fields as training, research and technical cooperation among developing countries.
It is recommended that the Commission for Social Development should be designated the intergovernmental body to review the implementation of the Plan of Action every four years and to make proposals for updating the Plan as considered necessary. The findings of this exercise should be transmitted through the Economic and Social Council to the General Assembly for consideration. To assist the Commission in its work it should be provided with periodic reports on progress made within the United Nations system in achieving the goals and objectives of the Plan. The Centre for Social Development and Humanitarian Affairs should serve as the coordinator of this process.
