3. Some common challenges for Humanitarian Coordination in Vanuatu  Small number of agencies operational in Vanuatu  Global cluster concept designed on the basis of a large UN presence in country  Increasing complexity of disasters & logistical constraints  Vanuatu is the most prone country in the world to natural disasters  The number of agencies with different mandates and approaches to DRR at community level  No common approach to DRR & emergency response standards, SOP’s or communication link to the NDMO from the provincial level

5.  ADRA  CARE international French Red Cross  FSP  Live and learn  OCHA  OXFAM  Save the children  Transparency International   UNICEF  VCC (PCIDRR)  Vanuatu family health  Vanuatu Red Cross  OCHA  World vision  WHO  and… General VHT MEMBERS General VHT MEMBERS  50 Cluster members  10 Donor partners

6. Clusters with protection and gender mainstreaming A model of Humanitarian Cluster Coordination in Vanuatu Vanuatu Ministry lead WASH Health & Nutrition Logistics Food Security & Agriculture Education Agency Co-lead

12.  Extended support required for stakeholders at the Provincial govt and provincial community levels  Continue to work with the NDMO and NAB to ensure that VHT members are appropriately informed with latest government initiatives and vice visa especially on climate change and DRR initiatives  Seek sustainable options via VANGO and development partners to ensure that VHT can continue beyond 2013