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OCHA’s Role in Preparedness 20 June 2011 IASC SWG on Preparedness - Retreat

Understand OCHA's role in preparedness. Strengthen response capacity. Levels of preparedness actions. Lead preparedness in regional offices for effective humanitarian response.

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OCHA’s Role in Preparedness 20 June 2011 IASC SWG on Preparedness - Retreat

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  1. OCHA’s Role in Preparedness 20 June 2011 IASC SWG on Preparedness - Retreat

  2. Preparedness • ‘Policy Instruction on OCHA’s Role in Preparedness’ adopted in August 2010 • Preparedness = Strengthen response capacity • OCHA Strategic Framework 2010-13 1.3 Preparedness

  3. 3 Levels of Preparedness Action 1. Strengthen OCHA's internal response capacity (incl. capacity development) 2. Strengthen the capacity of the in-country humanitarian coordination system (cap devt) 3. Strengthen the capacity of national authorities and regional organizations (enhance knowledge of international response tools and mechanisms)

  4. In the Lead OCHA Regional Offices (Bangkok, Panama, Dakar, Johannesburg/Nairobi, Cairo/Almaty) lead preparedness work for humanitarian response in: • Strengthening emergency response capacity (incl. EW and CP) • Providing Govts/RC/HC/HCT with support and resources in emergency response • Developing regional coordination networks

  5. Key Actions • Regional Offices: Provide country-level support aimed at implementing minimum preparedness actions for HCTs and Govts to deliver effective response • OCHA: Active engagement in the IASC process (new Humanitarian Response Model), Building National Capacities (SWG –5 Country Initiatives), Task Team on Preparedness Financing, Regional IASC collaboration, etc.

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