The criteria to be classified as having building capacity focusing on the creation of palliative care include:

• Presence of sensitized personnel

• Expressions of interest with key organizations (e.g. APCA, HAU, IAHPC, Hospice Information)

• Links established (international) with service providers

• Conference participation

• Visits to hospice-palliative care organizations

• Education and training (visiting teams)

• External training courses undertaken

• Preparation of a strategy for service development

• Lobbying: policymakers/health ministries