The workshop brought together the UK-based education researchers focused on developing countries with education researchers looking at the UK education system, and health services and systems researchers focusing on developing countries. The meeting included 20 experts, facilitated by Jeff Waage, Director of the London International Development Centre (LIDC) and member of DFID’s Research Advisory Group. The workshop began with overviews of the state of play in the three fields – and then moved into in depth discussion. The agenda and participants list are attached as an appendix.

Key themes emerging from discussion

• Conceptual models for systems research
• Collaboration and learning
• Methodology and data issues in studying systems