A panel of three members was asked by the Ministry of Employment and the Economy (MEE) to evaluate KYT2014, a research program on nuclear waste management. The panel carried out its evaluation by reviewing copies of relevant documents and, during a one-week period 26 November - 30 November 2012, by meeting with key individuals. The results of the panel are provided as general conclusions, responses to questions posed by MEE, challenges and recommendations and comments on specific projects in each subject area. In general the panel was positive about KYT2014 and provided guidance for the program for the future.