that the Commission consider the report of the seventh session of the Committee and support the recommendations contained therein as well a~. the recommendations of the fourth meeting of States parties to the Convention. 80. Some representatives stated that consideration of country reports by the Committee on the Eliminption of Discrimination against Women had demonstrated that reality in achieving equality for women had lagged far behind the legal implementation of the Convention and that the country reports provided important information for assessing the evolution of the advancement of women at the national level. 81. Various means of ensuring an effective evaluation at the national level were proposed, including the use of questionnaires and national seminars. -68-82. One representative stressed the need for the United Nations regional commissions to play a role in review and appraisal and in carrying out impact studies. Another underlined the usefulness of NGO forums to supplement the reporting system. It was also stressed that the reporting system in its innovative aspects could assist in defining new roles for women. There was a need to report on specific aspects of women's progress, such as women in development, and the role of networking was highlighted in that connection. 83. The observer for the European Economic Community (EEC) underlined the importance of EEC evaluation activities in shaping future programmes and the desirability of assisting countries in that area. 84. The observer for the Inter-American Commission of Women referred to the role of national machinery for the advancement of women and observed that some countries had still not established any, while those which did exist often needed to be strengthened in order to carry out evaluation. 85. One representative and several observers from non-goeyernmental organizations stressed in the context of reporting that another United Nations Decade for Women should be considered for the 1990sa 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the evaluation and reporting mechanisms for the advancement of women, particularly in the context of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. The language used is formal and official, suggesting a focus on international organizations and policies. The text touches on various aspects, including the role of national machinery, NGOs, and regional commissions, which implies a broad scope of topics.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief