"With the projected increase in conflicts, natural disasters and epidemics, there will continue to be a growing demand for professional humanitarian work force."
Dr. Frederick "Skip" BurkleFellow Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
"One big stumbling block for the WHO is human capital. We need qualified experts which are few and far between."
Altaf MusaniCoordinator for emergencies World Health Organization (WHO) - Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
"...there's a lack of embedding of technical standarts and true commitment to quality and accountability that professional training can enhance."
Rick BrennanDirector of WHO's Emergency Risk Management and Humanitarian Response Unit