Humanitarian coordination

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3 training delivered by lead partners Habitat for Humanity, RedR and Shelter Centre on 2nd to 9th July 2011 in Thailand

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Humanitarian coordination

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By the end of this session, you will have an understanding of

Objective 1 Context and aims of coordination

Objective 2 Coordination process

Objective 3 The humanitarian reform process

Objective 4 The cluster system

Objective 5 Humanitarian development coordination

Learning objectives

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Coordination is the harmonious and effective working together of people and organisations towards a common goal

Prasad Sevekari, WASH cluster coordinator

Objective 1 Context and aims of coordination

What do we mean by coordination?

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Shared needs analysis

Agree on equitable and sustainable common solutions

Identify gaps in assistance provision

Reduce overlapping in response

Increase efficiency and effectiveness through shared resources

Coordination is the responsibility of all!

Objective 1 Context and aims of coordination

What are the main aims of coordination?

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Who are the actors in a disaster response?

Government

Levels of coordination

Strategic plan

Programme plan

Project

plan

Affected

population

National civil defence &

security forces

Private sector

Academia

International peacekeepers

Donors

Implementing

agency

Coordinating

agency

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Discussion in groups

Task 1 List ALL the key stakeholders in disaster coordination

Identify the benefits of coordination to each stakeholder

Discussion in groups

Write down key points

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coordination

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Coordination may happen within:

Ad-hoc frameworks, such as between an agency and implementing partners

Mandated frameworks, such as a cluster process

Objective 1 Context and aims of coordination

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Levels and stakeholders

National stakeholders

Line ministries

Civil defence

National Red Cross Societies

NGOs

CBOs

Professional institutions

Private sector

International stakeholders

Donors

IFIs

UN agencies International Organisations

NGOs Private sector Academia

Military

International humanitarian

community

Objective 2 Coordination process

National

government

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Good Coordination

ClearObjectives

and strategies

Agreed Responsibilities

Good Information Exchange

Commitment to the process

Good coordination results from...

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So what is Humanitarian reform?

What brought it about?

An effort by the international humanitarian community (2005) to:

Improve the effectiveness of humanitarian response

Ensure greater predictability, accountability and partnership

Reach more beneficiaries

Establish more comprehensive needs-based relief and protection

In a more effective and timely manner

Objective 3 The humanitarian reform process

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Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) responsible for effective leadership and coordination in humanitarian emergencies

Humanitarian financingadequate, timely and flexible mechanisms to secure funding

Cluster systemto increase response capacity, sectoral accountability and predictability in leadership

Strong humanitarian partnership: to enhance coordination between actors in a crisis response

Objective 3 The humanitarian reform process

The three Pillars of reform

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www.humanitarianreform.org

Objective 3 The humanitarian reform process

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Endorsed by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) in order to address identified gaps in humanitarian response (2005).

Ensure sufficient global capacity

Provide Predictable leadership

Strengthen accountability

Improved strategic field-level coordination and prioritising

Objective 4 Cluster system

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Benefits

Strategic response, avoiding gaps and duplication

Consensus on responsibilities, reflecting organisations’ capabilities

Systems for sharing information

Early joint assessment and prioritisation of needs

Improved inter-sectoral communication

Objective 4 Cluster system

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Cluster Global Cluster Lead Agency

Agriculture FAO

Camp coordination, camp management

UNHCR (conflict IDP’s) & IOM

Early recovery UNDP

Education UNICEF & Save the Children UK

Emergency shelter UNHCR (conflict IDP’s) & IFRC

Emergency telecommunication OCHA, UNICEF, WFP

Health WHO

Logistics WFP

Nutrition UNICEF

Protection UNHCR, OHCHR, UNICEF

Water, sanitation and hygiene UNICEF

Food security FAO, WFP

Objective 4 Cluster systemSo how many clusters are there and who are the lead agencies?

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Global cluster Global cluster head agency

Global cluster partners

CCCM UNHCRIOM

OCHACARE InternationalDanish Refugee CouncilNorwegian Refugee CouncilInternational Rescue CommitteeLutheran World FederationShelter CentreUNEP

Objective 4 Cluster system

Example cluster

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Objective 4 Cluster system

Cross-cutting themes

Cluster Global Cluster Lead Agency

AgeEnvironmentGenderHIV / AIDS

Help Age InternationalUNEPUNFPA & WHOUNAIDS

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Objective 5 Humanitarian - Development coordination

HC = Humanitarian CoordinatorRC = Resident CoordinatorUNDG = United Nations Development GroupUNDAF = United Nations Development Assistant Framework

HC

Clusters

Emergency Response Funds

Government recovery and development mechanisms

Government response mechanisms

Humanitarian funds

International financial institutions

Transitional and development funds

RC

UNDG

UNDAF

Crisis Humanitarian objective

Joint activities

Development Humanitarian

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Any questions

Share your experiences

Do you have any comments or experiences you would like to share?

Do you have any questions?

Any questions?

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S3.1session

day training delivered by lead partners Habitat for Humanity, RedR and Shelter Centre on 2nd to 9th July 2011 in Thailand

approved by the Advisory Group members

Further reading

Disaster Response: Principles of Preparation and Coordination Centre of Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance, 2000

Literature Review for Shelter after Disaster Shelter Centre, 2011

http://goodintents.org/uncategorized/coordination-after-a-disaster

IASC Cluster approach2nd phase April 2010