This report summarizes the proceedings of a two-and-a-half-day convening of experienced practitioners of community monitoring for accountability in health who met in Johannesburg, South Africa on 18–20 July 2011.
Broadly speaking, the three convening days were divided as follows: Day 1 focused on concepts as a way to develop a shared understanding and language in community monitoring for accountability in health. Day 2 moved into a more in- depth analysis of practice, what is being done and how, and looking at the scope, challenges and enabling factors. Day 3 focused on mapping available resources, identifying gaps, and exploring ways to face the challenges and strengthen the capacity of community monitoring work.