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Humanitarian Reform and the Cluster Approach

Explore the cluster approach and humanitarian reform for a more predictable, flexible, and accountable response system. Understand roles, challenges, and lessons from the 2008 Cluster Approach, emphasizing leadership qualities and coordination strategies.

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Humanitarian Reform and the Cluster Approach

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  1. Humanitarian Reform and the Cluster Approach

  2. A more predictable response system Humanitarian Financing More flexible, adequate and timely funding Humanitarian Coordinators Stronger, more accountable leadership Cluster Approach Strengthened sectoral coordination Partnership Underpins all humanitarian action

  3. Who’s responsible for what? • Government has primary role in organizing humanitarian assistance in a disaster • OCHAsupports humanitarian response thru: • Coordination • Information management • Advocacy and resource mobilisation • Cluster Lead Agency/Focal Point Agenciessupports sector response thru: • Standards and policy setting • Building response capacity • Operational support • Cluster Coordinator/Sub Cluster Coordinator • Coordination of sectoral response at country level • Engagement with HC and other clusters

  4. 2008 Cluster Approach Lessons Positive • increased inclusiveness of NGOs • more joint engagement Challenges • role of Cluster Lead Agency too close to organisational operations • ‘disconnect’ between global, country and field clusters • problem coordinating ‘mixed’ populations – IDPs, local population, refugees • too many meetings • inter-cluster coordination needs improvement Essentials • quality of leadership is key • crucial to have OCHA present in early days • need clear entry and exit strategies

  5. What does this mean for YOU? Change… attitudes way we work Improve… preparedness & contingency planning links to recovery & development support to governments local capacity-building genuine partnerships & accountability! • build on achievements • ensure deliver better product • improve impact on vulnerable populations

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