1. IPSG Work Programme
January – June 2004

2. IPSG Meetings: 5-6 February and 6-7 May 2003
Continuing work already started
Findings of the survey
Recommendations put forward in the MTP and TFE Report
Focus on activities of mutual interest to as many participants as is possible
Presented and accepted at the last IPSG meeting in Rome on 18-19th November 2003

3. Activities IMPROVING WORKING METHODS OF THE IPSG
Italy are currently finalising the guidelines on working methods
The Correspondents Network and EIPA Resource Centre assume the responsibilities for CAF operational activities, and report to IPSG at regular intervals
Greater autonomy be given to the 3QC team (and future QC teams) Work Programme for 2004 – 2005, incorporating the views and preferences of IPSG participants

4. Activities
CAF
Evaluation of the CAF EIPA Resource Centre and present findings at the IPSG meeting in May 2004
Meeting of the CAF Correspondents Network (in consultation with EIPA) to commence work on developing an Action Plan for future CAF related activities
3QC
Continue work on preparation of the conference.

5. Activities BENCHMARKING
Develop the Learning Lab (LL) initiatives on road safety and procurement
Italy to present a progress report on procurement in Feb. France to present a progress report on road safety in May.
Proposal: To set up a subgroup of the IPSG to commence
work on benchmarking in preparation for drawing up an
annual programme of work during the Dutch presidency to
be implemented during 2005

6. Activities COMMUNICATION/KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT New EPAN website
Scheduled for May meeting and propose to submit to DGs for approval
E-Gov group and discussion paper for comments