A process of evaluating the extent to which the IAEA's implementation of safeguards is able to achieve the safeguards objectives. Among the factors considered are the quantitative findings from implementation of nuclear material verification activities, as prescribed by the Safeguards Criteria, and the degree to which the IAEA inspection goal has been attained. In addition, the evaluation takes into account more qualitative safeguards relevant information available about the State's nuclear and nuclear related activities, including facility design information and IAEA knowledge of facility operations.