This evaluation focuses on the evolving and expanding role of the United Nations Development Programme in conflict-affected settings, particularly in situations where UNDP is engaged during and immediately after an integrated United Nations peace operation. The evaluation considers a broad set of UNDP programme activities globally, incorporating findings from country case studies, interviews and documents. The evaluation includes findings and conclusions covering UNDP polices, programmes and operational aspects in conflict settings and provides recommendations for improvement. The UNDP management response is included as an annex to the evaluation report.