Creating the humanitarian professional: moving from certification to advocacy and endorsement
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Background Health Logistics Association (HLA) is an association of logistics professionals committed to humanitarian logistics effectiveness by creating opportunities for dialogue and cooperative relationships with its members and partners to build a community of practice for advancing the humanitarian logistics profession through the promotion of cross organisational learning and collaboration. IAPHL is a professional association dedicated to improving public health supply chain management by promoting the professional development and recognition of those who work with health supplies.
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