programme 2005 - 2008 overview Tom Corsellis & Antonella Vitale Shelter Centre

1. programme 2005 - 2008 overview Tom Corsellis & Antonella Vitale Shelter Centre followed by: the review process Tom Corsellis & Antonella Vitale, Shelter Centre

2. Shelter Centreprogramme Shelter Centre has received funding from DFID-CHAD to develop the following 4 deliverables and 6 services over the next 3 years: these products and services were derived from conversations with participants at past Shelter Meetings a description of deliverables and services will follow shortly • deliverables: • Shelter After Disaster • Shelter Principles • Shelter Module • Shelter Coordination • services: • Shelter Meeting • Shelter Funding • Shelter Training • Shelter Volunteering • Shelter Register • Shelter Library • programme review process • we will inform you of our progress every Shelter Meeting • participants can feedback through working groups for each deliverable and service

3. Shelter Centreprogramme • feedback from you…. • are these the most important deliverables and services? • what other deliverables and services would you like developed? deliverables: Shelter After Disaster Shelter Principles Shelter Module Shelter Coordination services: Shelter Meeting Shelter Funding Shelter Training Shelter Volunteering Shelter Register Shelter Library

4. Shelter Centre deliverables Tom Corsellis & Antonella Vitale Shelter Centre followed by: coffee

5. Shelter Centredeliverables Shelter Centre has received funding from DFID-CHAD to develop the following 4 deliverables and 6 services over the next 3 years: the following deliverables and services will now be presented in detail • deliverables: • 1 Shelter After Disaster • 2 Shelter Principles • 3 Shelter Module • 4 Shelter Coordination • services: • 1 Shelter Meeting • 2 Shelter Funding • 3 Shelter Training • 4 Shelter Volunteering • 5 Shelter Register • 6 Shelter Library

6. Shelter Centredeliverables the revision process will begin this afternoon 1. Shelter After Disaster the revision in two phases of 'Shelter After Disaster - Guidelines for Assistance', the key guidelines first published by UNDRO in 1982 a collaboration between Shelter Centre and OCHA the revised guidelines will be published by OCHA in 2008 the first phase of the revision will be a scoping study the revised guidelines may be accompanied by a parallel compendium of case studies and papers tangible impact: there will be consensus field guidance for stakeholders on post disaster settlement

7. Shelter Centredeliverables wider group of contributors 1. Shelter After Disaster phase 1 ‘Scoping study to inform the revision of Shelter after Disaster’ donor: UN/OCHA coordinating organisation: Shelter Centre antonella@sheltercentre.org, tom@sheltercentre.org core consultant team: Yasemin Aysan Tom Corsellis 10 contributors add using structure core consultants finalise present to SM06a Ian Davis Antonella Vitale 2006 2007 2008 study

8. Shelter Centredeliverables Shelter Centre agrees with OCHA plus SM05b new structure 1. Shelter After Disaster phase 2 donor: DFID coordinating organisation: Shelter Centre case studies schedule: complete phase 2 schedule: case study consultants identify good practice Shelter Centre integrates structure and good practice 2006 2007 2008 case studies printed scoping case studies case studies structure case studies published case studies final draft launch draft field guidelines 2006 2007 2008 launch at SM08a field test study structure final draft first draft launch

9. Shelter Centredeliverables 1. Shelter after Disaster feedback phase 1 ‘Scoping study to inform the revision of Shelter after Disaster’ suggestions for case study consultants? …… phase 2 guidelines revision is this the right way to proceed? who wants to join the working group? the working group reviews the case study group 2006 2007 2008 field test study structure final draft first draft launch

10. Shelter Centredeliverables 2. Shelter Principles the development and agreement of guiding principles for the sector at the last Shelter Meeting (November 2004) it was agreed to develop a common set of guiding principles for transitional settlement and shelter that would precede three different sub-sets of principles for those who are: (a) displaced, (b) affected by natural disasters, (c) reconstructing their homes following conflicts tangible impact: there will be a brief and clear consensus approach to future disasters 2006 2007 2008 field test structure final draft first draft launch

11. Shelter Centredeliverables 2. Shelter Principles feedback which publications can these principles be integrated into? which other initiatives should these principles be linked with? which languages should they be available in? questions or comments ? 2006 2007 2008 structure final draft first draft launch

12. Shelter Centredeliverables • 3. Shelter Module • definition, development, testing, and publication of the specifications for a new transitional family shelter, involving a consortium • transitional shelter for both conflict and natural disasters • designed to be adapted by beneficiaries • easy to manufacture, stock pile and airlift tangible impact: increased availability of shelters that can be stockpiled for emergency response and that can be manufactured using open source specs and designs

13. Shelter Centredeliverables 3. Shelter Module phase 1 funding by USAID/OFDA for the development of a performance specification for the Shelter Module donor: USAID coordinating organisation: Shelter Centre current consortium: DFID USAID JICA performance specification: how many square metres floor area? what colour? 2006 2007 2008 specification

14. Shelter Centredeliverables • 3. Shelter Module phase 2 • liaison with manufacturers • development of prototype • testing of prototype • publication of technical specification • review response by manufacturers • donor: DFID • coordinating organisation: Shelter Centre cold climate compliant SM06a 2006 2007 2008 publish specs field tests prototype 1 prototype 2 prototype 3 specification

15. Shelter Centredeliverables 3. Shelter Module feedback phase 1 funding by USAID/OFDA for the development of a performance specification for the Shelter Module who would like to join the working group? what transitional shelter module do you need? … is this the right approach to developing it? • phase 2 • liaise with manufacturers • development of prototype • testing of prototype • publication of technical specification • review response by manufacturers • who would like to join the working group? 2006 2007 2008 publish specs field tests prototype 1 prototype 2 prototype 3 specification

16. Shelter Centredeliverables 4. Shelter Coordination (a) develop and agree simple sectoral coordination tools (b) disseminate, practise and contribute to existing sectoral tools for coordination and preparedness capacity building (c) develop a delivery system for deliverables and services when developing and implementing strategies in the field in the past, we found that the steps on the next slide were useful for this deliverable, it may not be possible to develop and agree tools for all of these steps it should be possible to agree what the steps should be tangible impact: there will be tools for sectoral coordination agreed and practisedby stakeholders

17. Shelter Centredeliverables 4. Shelter Coordination 4.1 develop a coordination structure from emergency transiting to return/reconstruction 4.2 develop a common assessment method linking to monitoring and evaluation 4.3 map where people are in what TS options what proportion are with host families, and where? 4.4 map areas of responsibility what capacity is where to ensure equitable support? 4.5 map the progress of works updated regularly 4.6 agree specific guiding principles and standards adopting those relevant to the situation 4.7 describe the appropriate TS options eg what support should be offered to host families? 4.8 describe major implementing steps what will happen in winter, or in another quake? 4.9 a public consultation and information strategy beneficiaries, government, and aid community 4.10 a handover or exit strategy when should each phase stop and how? In the past we’ve found these 10 steps useful… building on our websites and CD we are developing a better delivery system… Shelter Base

18. Shelter Centre deliverables Shelter Base will include: Shelter Library Shelter Training Shelter Coordination Shelter Register Shelter Funding • 4. Shelter Coordination • Shelter Base will be developed over the next year as the delivery mechanism for Shelter Coordination and all Shelter Centre services • Shelter Base will: • not need to be installed on your Hard Drive • run off Hard Drive, USB key, RWCD-ROM, or internet • be freely distributable • be continuously improved • update itself at your command.... presenter: Matthew Slater Shelter Centre

19. Shelter Centre deliverables 4. Shelter Coordination when there is new information available, you will receive a small message asking you which information you wish to download to update your Shelter Base, eg:

20. Shelter Centre deliverables • 4. Shelter Coordination • Shelter Base can be expanded to include a number of coordination, implementation, and management tools: • tools to share maps, assessments, strategies etc. • tools to make maps, such as for areas of responsibility. • tools to run coordination meetings • tools to share contact details • all these tools will be simple to use, without training • the tools will look like web sites, • but you will be able to edit them like Word documents

21. Shelter Centredeliverables 4. Shelter Coordination feedback 4.1 develop a coordination structure 4.2 develop a common assessment method 4.3 map where people are in what TS options 4.4 map areas of responsibility 4.5 map the progress of works 4.6 agree specific guiding principles and standards 4.7 describe the appropriate TS options 4.8 describe major implementing steps 4.9 a public consultation and information strategy 4.10 a handover or exit strategy comments on the 10 steps? is this the right way to proceed? are any coordination elements not included? 2006 2007 2008 tools development draft test publish 2006 2007 2008 Shelter Base development prototype beta test field test release 1.0 release 1.1

22. Shelter Centre services Tom Corsellis & Antonella Vitale Shelter Centre

23. Shelter Centreservices Shelter Centre has received funding from DFID-CHAD to develop the following 4 deliverables and 6 services over the next 3 years: • deliverables: • 1 Shelter After Disaster • 2 Shelter Principles • 3 Shelter Module • 4 Shelter Coordination • services: • 1 Shelter Meeting • 2 Shelter Funding • 3 Shelter Training • 4 Shelter Volunteering • 5 Shelter Register • 6 Shelter Library

24. Shelter Centreservices past participants include: MSF-B MSF-Nl MSF-International DFID CHAD-OT ECHO JICAUSAID OFDASDC UNHCR UN/OCHA UNDP UNEP UNOPS UN-HABITATICRC IFRCNRC Oxfam GBRedRSFLThe Sphere ProjectASFA&D EWB Aidworld Humanitarian ICTUniversity of CranfieldUniversity of Cambridge 1. Shelter Meeting expansion of the sectoral forum www.sheltermeeting.org to include stakeholders appropriate to the guidelines revision and other outputs, including Southern and IFI representation how is Shelter Meeting to be conducted in the future? 2006 2007 2008 SM06a SM06b SM07a SM07b SM08a SM08b

25. Shelter Centreservices past participants include: MSF-B MSF-Nl MSF-International DFID CHAD-OT ECHO JICAUSAID OFDASDC UNHCR UN/OCHA UNDP UNEP UNOPS UN-HABITATICRC IFRCNRC Oxfam GBRedRSFLThe Sphere ProjectASFA&D EWB Aidworld Humanitarian ICTUniversity of CranfieldUniversity of Cambridge 1. Shelter Meeting feedback frequency in the past it has been 2 days every 6 months duration the Shelter Centre programme review will now take one of those days… should it then be 2 days plus 1 day for the Shelter Centre programme review? location venues outside Geneva? parallel satellite meetings in the South? participation would Shelter Meeting welcome hosting the sectoral cluster meeting, should the cluster request it? 2006 2007 2008 SM06a SM06b SM07a SM07b SM08ab SM08b

26. Shelter Centreservices • 2. Shelter Funding • establishment of a fund to be managed by Shelter Centre but guided by the Shelter Meeting and following DFID Conflict and Humanitarian Fund protocols • there will be 6 meetings over 3 years, each with a budget • we will: • identify proposals • prioritise the projects • agree who is to undertake the work • identify other revenue streams for Shelter Funding, or for specific projects tangible impact: improved capacity, engagement of donors, advocacy, sustainability opportunities 2006 2007 2008

27. Shelter Centreservices 2. Shelter Funding previous proposals 2.1 ‘Translation of the transitional settlement guidelines into other languages’ 2.2‘A publicly-available on-line library on reconstruction issues, … case-study mission reports, contributed by the Shelter Meeting participants …. Field assessment tools should also be included,aswell as country specific lessons learned.’ 2.3‘A training programme for decision makers and government officials’ 2.4‘A toolkit and procurement manual for wood, and later other materials’ 2.5 ‘An independent study should be rapidly made of impregnated plastic sheeting, concentrating upon safety, effectiveness, appropriateness, and cost’ 2.6‘Guidelines on the use of plastic sheeting should be updated and made freely available (ref Howard and Spice, Oxfam GB, 1979) ’ 2.7‘Preliminary review of existing NFIs guidelines, prior to final decision on guidelines on the use of plastic sheeting including other shelter NFIs, such as shadow netting, blankets, and stoves’ guidelines for the submission of proposals for funding will be circulated by the end of January 2006 to elicit first proposals to be discussed at SM06a

28. Shelter Centreservices 2. Shelter Funding feedback any other project proposals? can we finalise a list? who will do the work? 2006 2007 2008 1 new project 1 new project 1 new project 1 new project 1 new project 1 new project

29. Shelter Centreservices • 3. Shelter Training • the development of training capacity for the sector • 3.1 the development and expansion of www.sheltertraining.org, including training from other organisations • 3.2 the delivery by Shelter Centre of free training at your headquarters, leaving you with a training course developed for the needs of your organisation • 3.3 the delivery by Shelter Centre of free training in some field operations latest: basic GPS training will be developed by Shelter Centre and MapAction for Oxfam GB, which has kindly granted permission to make it freely available on the website 2006 2007 2008 available to train at headquarters or in the field

30. Shelter Centreservices • 3. Shelter Training feedback • 3.1 the development and expansion of www.sheltertraining.org, including training from other organisations • what other training would you like us to develop? what other training do you have that we can post on Shelter Training? • 3.2 the delivery by Shelter Centre of free training at your headquarters, leaving you with a training course developed for the needs of your organisation • who wants free training? • 3.3 the delivery by Shelter Centre of free training in some field operations • who would host Shelter Centre?

31. Shelter Centreservices • 4. Shelter Volunteering • volunteer and internship capacity development • 4.1 create a database of potential volunteers for non- operational work • 4.2 link projects undertaken outside the aid community • 4.3 involve experienced professionals as well as graduates • Shelter Meeting organisations should feel free to contact volunteers through the service tangible impact: increased sectoral capacity, advocacy, innovation and learning 2006 2007 2008 prototype operational evaluation revision

32. Shelter Centreservices • 4. Shelter Volunteering feedback • 4.1 create a database of potential volunteers for non- operational work • do you need volunteers? • 4.2 link projects undertaken outside the aid community • would you like to be able to request projects? • 4.3 involve experienced professionals as well as graduates • what basic training should be offered to make them suitable for first missions? • what basic experience do volunteers need? • what information about them do you need? what information about them do you need? an online order form? - availability - CV - contact details - brief description

33. Shelter Centreservices • 5. Shelter Register • development of an on-line register of specialists, coordinated with existing services • 5.1 development of an on-line register of specialists and trained potential first missions who have done, or wish to do, paid field work • 5.2 include academic capacity able to undertake assessment, evaluation, and NFI research and development • the Shelter Register will ideally be coordinated with existing services and registers tangible impact: increased access to capacity, opportunities for capacity building and learning 2006 2007 2008 prototype operational evaluation revision

34. Shelter Centreservices • 5. Shelter Register feedback • 5.1 development of an on-line register of specialists and trained potential first missions who have done work or wish to do paid field work • what would your requirements be to make use of such as register? • 5.2 include academic capacity able to undertake assessment, evaluation, and NFI research and development • would you make use of such capacity? 2006 2007 2008 build and populate Shelter Register

35. Shelter Centreservices Shelter Library web log: average 90 visits per day ‘TS:DP’ – 10 / day ‘Water sanitation and shelter equipment manual’ (Oxfam) 26 / month conversion charts – 430 / month • 6. Shelter Librarywww.shelterlibrary.org • expansion of the field library www.shelterlibrary.org, on-line and via CD • over 100 key documents • plus other guidelines, standards, software, country profiles, conversion tools

36. new for 2005!! Shelter Centreservices • 6. Shelter Librarywww.shelterlibrary.org • Google search function added! contributors include: MSF – Int UNDP UNHCR UNISDR UN/OCHA NRC ODI Oxfam GB Sphere Project you can now search inside the Word and PDF documents held on the Shelter Library

37. Shelter Centreservices • 6. Shelter Library feedback what other sector material would you like to see? what general material would you like to see? e.g. 1951 Convention who has material to contribute?