The 21st SME WG Annual Meeting that was held from 26 to 28 June 2013, in New York, USA, brought together 34 in-person SME WG participants from 10 countries. 

Meeting Objectives:

• 1. Discuss country-level reporting on MDGs and other targets
• 2. Review ongoing work of MERG task forces
• 3. Discuss measuring value for money and returns on investment
• 4. Review ongoing work of MERG partners
• 5. Discuss climate and malaria 6. Discuss MERG business issues