1. Summary Group 2

2. Information key for better M & E
Both researchers and practitioners share the need for better information
Academics/researchers/clinicians collect information for their research which is not necessarily usable for practitioners
A classic silo problem!
Many fragmented systems from both the private and academic sector
Complex problem that is exacerbated by the multicultural diversity of the population

3. Need for common platform
Needs
Priorities
Implementation
Monitoring
Evaluation
Increase communication between practitioners and academics
Improve channels for communication between stakeholders
Greater focus on monitoring and evaluation
ICT platforms
Key for integration of systems & information exchange
Public Health Institute?!?
Research should “piggyback” on interventions
Policy Makers Managers
Academics
Practitioners
Local communities

4. Top down vs. bottom-up approach
Solutions often come from users of systems
Must develop a ”common platform” that involves the users

5. Indicators and SDG 3
We suggest the use of a common process and platform (public health institute)
Indicators will need to evolve from the process and platform over time
A suggestion for ”country” identification when accessing health services in order to obtain more accurate indicators.