To establish broad-based international consensus on best practices during and following complex emergencies (CEs); and
	To strengthen the capacity of various implementing organizations which provide public health interventions in crisis and post-crisis contexts.

This initiative responds to the increasing demand and need for linking relief with development programming in SSA. Every country in SSA has felt the effects of conflict-related crises which have occurred either internally or in neighboring countries. As this situation is relatively recent, there currently is no consensus on best practices nor requisite competencies or necessary skills that equip implementing agencies to manage the health of populations as they transition in and out of crisis.