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WASH Cholera / AWD EP&R training. Session 2.5. Coordination. Learning objectives. By the end of the session the participants will be able to: list the key strategies for effective coordination describe some of the common barriers to coordination
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WASH Cholera / AWD EP&R training Session 2.5 Coordination
Learning objectives By the end of the session the participants will be able to: • list the key strategies for effective coordination • describe some of the common barriers to coordination • write an invitation letter to a coordination meeting • describe the role of the WASH cluster in coordination WASH cholera / AWD EP&R training
Common barriers to coordination WASH cholera / AWD EP&R training
Common barriers to coordination cont WASH cholera / AWD EP&R training
Common barriers to coordination cont WASH cholera / AWD EP&R training
Strategies for successful coordination Built Relationships Complement And Strengthen Be Inclusive Successful Coordination Respect Differing Share Information And Collaborate Built trust WASH cholera / AWD EP&R training
Exercise in pairs / threes Your organisation is aware of risks associated with the coming rainy season as watery diarrhoea outbreaks have often started during the rainy season. You want to call key actors in your area to a coordination meeting to discuss about the challenges you may be facing with the coming rains. Work in pairs and write an invitation letter. Use your past experience and the handout as a guide. WASH cholera / AWD EP&R training
What is a Cluster? • A group of organisations or other stakeholders working together to address needs in a sectoral area, i.e. in the WASH sector • Global clusters have been established to support the country level activities. • Used in 30 countries since 2006 WASH cholera / AWD EP&R training
Goals Building a Stronger, More Predictable Humanitarian Response System 1 3 2 HUMANITARIAN FINANCING Adequate, timely and flexible financing CLUSTER APPROACH Adequate capacity and predictable leadership in all sectors HUMANITARIAN COORDINATORS Effective leadership and coordination in humanitarian emergencies PARTNERSHIP Strong partnerships between UN and non-UN actors WASH cholera / AWD EP&R training
Who participates • UN Agencies, INGO, national NGOs, Governments (at country level) • Not MSF and ICRC • Governments remains responsible. Clusters support government efforts WASH cholera / AWD EP&R training
The 11 global clusters Cluster Lead • Agriculture FAO • Camp Coordination/Management UNHCR • Early Recovery UNDP • Education UNICEF/SC • Emergency Shelter UNHCR/IFRC • Emergency Telecommunications OCHA/UNICEF/WFP • Health WHO • Logistics WFP • Nutrition UNICEF • Protection UNHCR • Water, Sanitation and Hygiene UNICEF WASH cholera / AWD EP&R training
Responsibility of Global Cluster Leads Standards and Policy Setting (including best practice) Building Response Capacity (including training (national/international), surge capacity, standby roster, stockpiles) Operational Support (capacity assessment, emergency preparedness, technical expertise, advocacy & resource mobilisation, partnerships for enhanced response) WASH cholera / AWD EP&R training 2008 WASH Cluster Coordination Training
GlobalWASHCluster: who is in it? Active Global Cluster Working Group Participants: NGOsACF, CARE, Concern, CRS, IRC, Mercy Corps, NCA, Oxfam, RedR, Tearfund, WVI Red C/C IFRC, ICRC UN UNICEF, WHO, UNEP, UNHCR,UNRWA, Consortia InterAction Institutions CDC Donors OFDA, DFID, ECHO. WASH cholera / AWD EP&R training
Learning objectives By the end of the session the participants will be able to: • list the key strategies for effective coordination • describe some of the common barriers to coordination • write an invitation letter to a coordination meeting • describe the role of the WASH cluster in coordination WASH cholera / AWD EP&R training