It is generally useful to periodically conduct consultations during the implementation of a transitional justice programme, with a view to recalibrating it or otherwise considering how its impact might be enhanced by structural adjustments, for instance, in the framework of the development or the renewal of applicable legislation. These types of consultations are also sometimes used to identify forms of reparations, including symbolic reparations, that might be recommended by a transitional justice programme. This was the case, for instance, in Peru and Chile. In Peru, the consultations led to recommendations for the education of the children of victims. In Chile, consultations with victims led to a recommendation that victims should receive pensions rather than lump sums. Consultations during the implementation phase may also facilitate the participation of victims that had previously been overlooked, marginalized or excluded. Regardless of the period in which it is decided to conduct consultations, it may be useful to undertake preliminary piloting activities. This is particularly the case for large-scale national consultations. Piloting should be undertaken in such a manner that it can be carefully evaluated. Pilot activities will usually result in minor adaptations of consultation methodology, as was the case, for instance, after the piloting of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission’s consultations in 8 out of 34 provinces. 15