The main emphasis under this Outcome during the first year was to review and develop ODI's internal and external information systems. A survey of ODI information users and potential new users was commissioned, and the results will be available in August 2005. Work is also well advanced on developing a new content-managed, database-driven intranet and website. Work has also continued on ODI's internal knowledge management strategy. These activities are described in more detail in the Activities Section.

PPA funds also contributed to three meeting series during the year:

• Voice and Choice in the Delivery of Public Services: Are targets really helpful? Should increased choice be introduced into the health and education sectors? Which is better, voice or choice? Is there an optimal combination of targets, voice and choice?
  
• Africa's Development: Past Present and Future Roles of the West: Public discussion and debate in a range of issues to contribute to the work of the Africa Commission.
  
• The Millennium Development Goals. The 2005 agenda: Are these the right targets? Do we know how to reach them? Can we raise the money? Will rich countries change their policies? Will they be accountable?

The MDGs series was the most successful ODI meeting series so far with approximately 550 people involved. More than 200 people attended the last meeting, and overall the additional funds provided by the PPA have enabled ODI to expand the meetings list by over 1000 people.

ODI staff also conducted a large number of workshops and seminars for UK-based NGOs, working with southern CSOs, on how civil society organisations can influence policy processes including WaterAid, HelpAge, SCF UK, VSO, and Action on Disability and Development.

Further information about Achievements:
- Achievements index
- Achievements in Outcome 1: Research
- Achievements in Outcome 2: Capacity Development
- Achievements in Outcome 4: Global Projects

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