Members
- H.E. Ms. Päivi Marjanna Kaukoranta (Finland), President of the Assembly of States Parties.
- H.E. Mr. Faiyaz Murshid Kazi (Bangladesh), Ambassador.
- H.E. Ms. Ana Cristina Rodríguez Pineda (Guatemala), Ambassador.
- Mr. Yudathadei Olivary Kway (United Republic of Tanzania).
- Ms. Sarah Honeywell (United Kingdom) on maternity 28 September 2026 until June 2027 - to be covered by Mr. Christopher Mellor.
I. Evaluation Policy
The Assembly of States Parties endorsed the Evaluation Policy of the International Criminal Court at its twenty-third session, in para. 152 of resolution ICC-ASP/23/Res.1.
II. Terms of Reference
Following the adoption of the Evaluation Policy, the Bureau established the Evaluation Programme Committee (“the Committee”) and adopted its Terms of Reference on 7 May 2025, and amended the Terms of Reference on 5 November 2025.
III. Mandate
The Committee is an advisory body of the Bureau responsible for deliberating on evaluation programme planning and the follow-up of evaluation recommendations, with due regard to judicial and prosecutorial independence. It is composed of five members, including the President of the Assembly or his/her alternate, with consideration given to equitable geographical representation and gender balance.
Members are appointed by the Bureau for a term of three years and may be re-appointed once. Appointees should demonstrate an interest in evaluation principles and practice, and serve on a pro bono basis, without remuneration from the Court.
Regarding the responsibilities of the Committee, section 5 of the Terms of Reference states, inter alia, that “[t]he main responsibility of the Committee is to consider the planned activities and results of the evaluation function; and to review how management has responded to, and implemented recommendations arising from this work.”
IV. Reports