The Cochrane Manual is The Cochrane Collaboration's principal procedural resource. It includes important information on topics such as:

Access to Archie and the Entity Website Builder
The Cochrane Collaboration has instituted software systems to assist with publications management (Archie) and website development (Entity Website Builder). Information on access to these systems is available as a stand-alone document, available here. Complete information is available in Section 1.4.6 of The Cochrane Manual.

The Cochrane Collaboration's Policy on Endorsements
The Cochrane Collaboration has put in place policies and procedures governing the granting of endorsements by the organisation. The Collaboration's policy is available as a stand-alone document, available here. Complete information about endorsements is available in Section 2.4.4 of The Cochrane Manual.

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