They Can Consider in Developing Their Capacity Development Strategies. This information document provides background on the capacity development provisions, and the significance of a capacity development strategy as a proactive tool for protecting public health. Primarily, however, the document is to serve as a resource for the States as they build their capacity development strategies. Finally, the information document provides several tools that may be used to prepare a capacity development strategy. Information for States on Options for Assessing the Technical, Managerial, and Financial Capacity of Systems Seeking Assistance.
Capacity is defined and expanded on, and methods of assessing capacity are provided.
Finally, the document provides a list of tools that can be used to assess technical, managerial, and financial capacity. Information for States to Assist Them in Developing Affordability Criteria. Finally, the information provides a framework for assessing affordability that will help States recognize affordability issues and explore options for addressing affordability concerns. Information for the Public to Better Enable Them to Participate with States in the Development of State Capacity Development Strategies. This information document, written for the public, helps to provide the public with sufficient information to facilitate their active participation in the development of a State capacity development strategy.