Evaluation is a
systematic determination of a subject's merit, worth and significance, using criteria governed by a set of
standards. It can assist an organization, program, project or any other intervention or initiative to assess any aim, realisable concept/proposal, or any alternative, to help in decision-making; or to ascertain the degree of achievement or value in regard to the aim and
objectives and results of any such action that has been completed. The primary purpose of evaluation, in addition to gaining
insight into prior or existing
initiatives, is to enable
reflection and assist in the identification of future change.