Three case studies have been performed to assess the capacity of selected low and middle-income countries (India, Thailand and Cameroon) to manage the epidemics of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Using standardized qualitative and quantitative research methods, these studies assessed existing and projected national capacity in several areas critical to cardiovascular disease and diabetes control, including policy development, program implementation and infrastructure support for cardiovascular disease prevention and management. The surveys included various categories of policy makers, health professionals, patients and community members as respondents. These studies were funded by the Global Forum for Health Research. Reports from the first three case studies are available from the Secretariat. The World Health Organization is supporting a further case study in Nigeria. IC Health is seeking expressions of interest from other sponsors interested in supporting similar case studies in China, Mexico, and Guatemala.