This work covers issues such as early warning and preparedness, rapid health and physical needs assessments, recognizing and managing severe malnutrition, the unique needs of refugees and IDPs, security, exit strategies and the transition to peace.

Early Warning Systems: From Surveillance to Risk Assessment to Action Ted R. Gurr and Barbara Harff Initial Response to Complex Emergencies and Natural Disasters Ed Tsui Evidence-Based Health Assessment Process in Complex Emergencies Frederick M. Burkle, Jr., M.D. Concern Worldwide's Approach to Water and Sanitation and Shelter Needs in Emergencies Tom Arnold Internal Displacement: A Challenge of Peace, Security, and Nationbuilding Francis M. Deng Protection Strategies in Humanitarian Interventions Gerald R. Martone Issues of Power and Gender in Complex Emergencies Judy A. Benjamin Clinical Aspects of Malnutrition Kevin M. Cahill, M.D. Military-NGO Interaction Timothy Cross An Introduction to NGO Field Security Randolph Martin Resolutions, Mandates, Aims, Missions, and Exit Strategies Larry Hollingworth The Transition from Conflict to Peace Richard Ryscavage, S.J.

Early Warning and Preparedness by William Lyerly Initial Response local/OCHA - Mobilizing the Forces by Ed Tsui Rapid Health and Physical Needs Assessments by Frederick Burkle, M.D. Recognizing and Managing Severe Malnutrition by Kevin M. Cahill, M.D. The Unique Needs of Refugees and IDPs by Francis Deng The Most Vulnerable by Judy Benjamin Security by Frederick Burkle, M.D. Military/NGO Interaction by Timothy Cross Exit Strategies by Larry Hollingworth Transition to Peace by Richard Ryscavage, S.J.