This programme is aimed at graduates with little or no practical experience of emergency infrastructure provision and experienced practitioners who have a specific interest in addressing the problems of emergency infrastructure in low and middle income countries; it aims to develop participants� potential and understanding of the principles and practice of infrastructure provision in emergency situations and equip them with the appropriate expertise and skills for emergency work in low and middle income countries; on completion of the programme participants will be able to: understand the types of disasters, their trends, causes and consequences; assess, plan, manage and implement infrastructure provision in emergencies; appreciate the range of infrastructure needed by communities affected by emergencies both during and after the event; describe, design, use, operate and maintain the range of technologies generally used in emergency water supply and sanitation; work with traumatised populations to deliver essential services.