In ensuring the success of this project, a team with the requisite scientific and professional expertise has been assembled. The team held the first inception meeting on 8-9 Oct 2015 together with representatives from ADB, World Bank, World Health Organisation (WHO) and other experts. The meeting was chaired by Professor Sir Alasdair Breckenridge, Former Head of UK Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency and Chairman of the CoRE Advisory Board. The meeting outlined the project scope, work plan and the role of the project members.