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Strategic Response Planning. Cycle of Information Management. Collect. Analyse. DATA. ACTIVITY. INFORMATION. KNOWLEDGE. Share. Apply. Response planning. Define response objectives and strategies. Define management and coordination arrangements. Develop and consolidate
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Cycle of Information Management Collect Analyse DATA ACTIVITY INFORMATION KNOWLEDGE Share Apply
Response planning Define response objectives and strategies Define management and coordination arrangements Develop and consolidate response plans From OCHA Disaster Response Preparedness Toolkit
Aim of Inter-Agency Strategy... Why innovative effective to meet needs of affected population continuity sustainable measure impact access resources
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When Strategic Response Plan Initial versions agreed within first days of response Minimum: objectives and common approach to each activity
should be involved in planning ? all relevant child protection actors in country national and local authorities donors peace-keeping/peace-building representatives reflect views of communities, families, youth and children Set up a Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) accountable/report back to main sub-cluster meeting ensure compatible with overarching plans Who
The Strategy Document Background Situation analysis - needs, gaps, priorities, stakeholders, capacities, Possible scenarios Basic principles – technical guiding principles, SOPs Legal framework –applicable law Existing emergency preparedness plans Objectives – short, medium and long term Action plan – Activities Geographic area Populations Responsibilitiy for implementation Coordination Key indicators Constraints and assumptions Costs What
Strategic Response planning Plans become outdated Inaccurate Not accepted by cluster members Seen as biased in favour of particular agencies Not understood Constraints Essentials • Equitable representation on steering group • Base decisions on evidence • Regular consultation with stakeholders • Continuous review and modification • Ensure plans are flexible, realistic and appropriate
Exercise Prepare an Inter-agency Strategy for Child Protection Sub-Cluster, Niangoma
Final CRITICAL Point Keep your strategy alive! Review, revise, question assumptions, adapt, adjust, refine…