1. Networks:Effectiveness in Improving Access to Information Agenda 21 and Information Demand –Bridging the Data Gap –Improving Information Availability

2. Global Conference on Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States, 1994 Development of SIDSNET

3. Caribbean Ministerial Meeting of Experts on Implementation of SIDS Programme of Action, 1995 Recommendations Survey of resources Preparation of proposal for information management Training

4. Information Initiatives SIDSNET INFOTERRA ODINCARSA CCPACC CFRAMP

5. Library/Bibliographic Networks CAGRIS CARISPLAN CEIS MEDCARIB CAIS

6. Thematic and Commodity Networks CARINET - Biosystematics CRIDNET - Rice CIPMNET - Integrated pest management CLAWRENET - Land and Water resources CAPGERNET - Plant Genetic resources CABANET - Banana and plantain

7. Network Development Define information gaps Define user community Set up guidelines for collecting, analysing, interpreting and presenting information

8. Assessment of Impact Qualitative and quantitative methods Evolving study Menou IDRC CTA UNESCO

9. Evaluating Effectiveness Performance Indicators - relating inputs to use

10. Evaluating Effectiveness Effectiveness Indicators - relating outputs to use

11. Evaluating Effectiveness Cost-Effectiveness Indicators - relating inputs to use

12. Evaluating Effectiveness Cost-Benefit Indicators - relating inputs to use

13. Evaluating Effectiveness Impact Indicators - relating use to outcomes

14. Evaluating at Operational level Information Collection and Management Information Dissemination Meeting Users’ Needs Sustainability