A2.6.1 Objectives of the monitoring process

The monitoring process has the following objectives:

1. To provide the Steering Group with reliable information on an annual basis concerning the performance, achievements, capacity, financial status and morale of the entities constituting The Cochrane Collaboration.
2.  To identify and assist entities which seem to be having particular difficulties in meeting their objectives.
3. To identify common barriers and facilitators faced by entities, to guide Steering Group initiatives.
4. To identify at an early stage any obstacles to achieving the mission of The Cochrane Collaboration.
5. To identify areas of Cochrane activity where policy outlined in The Cochrane Policy Manual needs to be either formulated or reviewed by the Steering Group.
6. To identify areas of best practice which might usefully be shared with other entities within The Cochrane Collaboration.
7. To provide feedback to entities on their achievements.