The Harmonised Training Package: Resource Material for Training on Nutrition in

Emergencies (the HTP) is a comprehensive documentation of the latest technical a

spects of Nutrition in Emergencies (NiE). The word Harmonised reflects the pulli
ng together of the latest technical policy and guidance, the word Training refer
s to its main application and the word Package refers to the bringing together o
f the subject matter into one place.
The HTP is an initiative of the IASC Global Nutrition Cluster (GNC) and has been
endorsed by the GNC and its member's agencies. In 2007, the GNC commissioned th
e partnership NutritionWorks to develop HTP Version 1 that was launched in 2008.
An update to produce HTP Version 2 is now underway through 2010/2011. The techn
ical update is being coordinated by NutritionWorks in a project managed by the U
K based charity, Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN), funded by USAID OFDA. All mo
dules are in the process of update, for completion by September 2011.
Numerous experts from many different organizations have been involved in writing
the content of the HTP. Each module has been reviewed by a minimum of two revie
wers from many of the academic institutions and operational agencies in the sect
or who have participated generously to ensure a high quality resource. A full li
st of authors and reviewers are included in the Acknowledgements for each module
.