As a category 2 centre of UNESCO, IRCI underwent an external evaluation commissioned by UNESCO in December 2014. The evaluation report “Review of the International Research Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia Pacific Region (IRCI)”, submitted to UNESCO by the evaluator in May 2015, is now available on UNESCO website. This report discusses the functions of IRCI, and the effectiveness and relevance of its activities since the establishment with reference to UNESCO’s strategic objectives. It also includes recommendations for improving IRCI’s activities and management.