Table 2.

Key informant characteristics

Code	Title	Expertise/Experience
KI1	International technical advisor	Midwifery expert involved in designing and implementing the CME pilot.
KI2	International public health expert	Scientist who has conducted maternal health research in Afghanistan.
KI3	Senior Afghan midwifery expert	Senior-level midwife, active in initiation of the AMA.
KI4	Kabul-based midwifery consultant	International midwifery consultant at a Kabul hospital
KI5	WHO Medical Officer	Formerly with HNTPO and involved in CME.
KI6	Afghan midwifery trainer	Midwifery expert involved in designing and implementing the CME programme
KI7	Bamyan midwifery trainer	Midwifery trainer in Bamyan province and active in the AMA
KI8	MCH coordinator	With HNTPO during initial discussions about auxiliary midwife training.
KI9	AMA representative (non-respondent)
KI10	ICM representative (non-respondent)