In late 2013, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) commissioned Sapere Research Group (Sapere) to conduct an evaluation of the ILP. The purpose of this evaluation was to assess the effectiveness of support and determine whether a further phase of New Zealand Aid Programme support is necessary, following the scheduled end of the ILP in June 2014. The timeframe for this evaluation includes the planning and design phase of the ILP over 2008/09, and the operation of the ILP from July 2010 to September 2013.