WHO is developing a guideline on parent training to prevent child maltreatment and promote the positive development of children aged 0 17 years Part of the guideline development process involves constitution of a Guideline Development Group GDG which should represent a broad spectrum of perspectives constituencies and relevant expertise The biographies of individuals proposed for membership of the GDG are provided below for public review and comment Any comment or concern about the individuals listed should be sent to Dr Alexander Butchart butcharta who int Liane Alampay Rose Apondi Stephen Blight Ida Ferdinandi Frances Gardner Daisy Kisyombe Wadih Maalouf Harriet MacMillan Joseph Murray Mark Tomlinson Catherine Ward