The global COVID-19 situation remains varied with some countries showing signs of having emerged from the pandemic with the loosening of restrictions, while others are planning transitions from “lockdown” to some level of opening, while others remain in lockdown with uncertainty when opening will start. Programme units should review evaluation plans for the year to understand how a continuation of the pandemic and restrictions will impact evaluations planned, and may consider delaying, rescheduling or combining evaluations. This is subject to individual country situations and government strategies to address the pandemic.