The overarching purpose of this joint evaluation was to provide evidence and analysis that will enable decision-makers in South Africa and the UN system to enhance the role and contribution of the United Nations to support South African policies and strategies for a better South Africa, a better Africa and a better world.

This review of intergovernmental relations for the population function was taken by the Community Agency for Social Enquiry (C A S E) at the request of the Heads of Social Development (HSD) and the United National Population Fund (UNPFA). It  examined the state of intergovernmental relations at the time and made recommendations on how to streamline it to ensure efficient service delivery.