The document outlines an outcomes-focused framework for assessing pension systems. The framework aims to start by defining the ultimate objectives for pensions, like efficiency, sustainability, security, coverage and adequacy. It then evaluates how well different features of a pension system, such as its regulatory environment, market structure, and supervision, achieve these outcomes. The assessment can be used to holistically review an existing system or design a new one. It provides a grid to match key system features to their impact on outcomes and drive strategic pension reforms.