1. IPSG Meeting Dublin 5 - 6 May 2004
Benchmarking Report

2. SUCCESS TO DATE Lack of success in achieving EBN objectives
Lack of resources
Little commonality of coherence in themes
Out of date material
No agreed definition of benchmarking work
Over ambition and insufficient commitment

3. New Principles
Broad definition of benchmarking to encompass variety of approaches
Recognise breadth and variety of knowledge and experience
Positive benefits to all members
Ambition matched to resources
Sensible life cycles

4. PROPOSAL “The IPSG Innovation and Benchmarking Programme”
Wide range of projects and approaches - spreading good practice
Managed programme of activities
EBN web site reconfigured to support this
Co-ordination role of Presidency
Benchmarking group actively manage the scope and delivery of the programme

5. NEXT STEPS Review of current activities as part of new programme
Identify new ideas and content
Develop programme proposal for discussion at Dutch Presidency meeting