Table 2.

The JEE grading and scoring

Capacity grading, colour code and score	Attribute description
No capacity—score 1 (red)	Attributes of a capacity are not in place
Limited capacity—score 2 (yellow)	Attributes of a capacity are in the development stage (some are achieved, and some are undergoing; however, the implementation has started)
Developed capacity—score 3 (yellow)	Attributes of a capacity are in place; however, there is the issue of sustainability and measured by lack of inclusion in the operational plan in National Health Sector Planning (NHSP) and/or secure funding
Demonstrated capacity—score 4 (green)	Attributes are in place, sustainable for a few more years and can be measured by the inclusion of attributes or IHR (2005) core capacities in the national health sector plan-green
Sustainable capacity—score 5 (green)	Attributes are functional, sustainable and the country is supporting other countries in its implementation. This is the highest level of the achievement of implementation of IHR (2005) core capacities

IHR, International Health Regulation; JEE, joint external evaluation.