Global Shelter Cluster Strategy Evaluation Jean McCluskey, Independent consultant

Global Shelter Cluster an its Strategy  Correct Content, no big gaps …no indicators or monitoring framework Field input Annual priorities Partnerships developed …strong foundations; still some big players missing; diversity; donors Harmonisation of activities and co-leads working together Strong SAG & NGO support …same faces; more outreach Working Groups effective, inclusive, sustainable, develop partnership …efficient? Future risk? Innovative …could have done more? ECHO support - significant contribution …led to focus on ECHO supported activities rather than overall strategy Strong levels of satisfaction …measuring from same benchmarks? Service Charter

Field Support & Response  Coherent Surge Capacity …siloed? can it be more flexible? Non- cluster contexts Field support from Global Support Team/GFPs/RFPs/Dept CCs – some mainstreaming …recognising contributions of Partners Technical Support …field Technical Guidance developed late to have impact Sub-national Coordination …needs more emphasis/more systematic approach Nearly 300% more CC than Information Managers …impact? Right people, right place, right time, right response – needs an overall Shelter Capacity Analysis & Strategy

Field Support & Response  Evidence informed Shelter responses – ahead of some clusters on assessments…reinventing the wheel, need for consistency; Private sector – little investment; …in or out? Lessons …insufficient learning; filtering & sharing of learning; changes from learning Website – useful …field orientation, filtering learning Shelter Transition/Recovery – attempts; disappointments; most cited gap Shelter & Cash – early recognition …pace of change; concerns …evidence gap Inter-cluster Coordination & HRP processes – Not Fit for Purpose …demand review?

Recognition of Importance of Shelter  Improvements …but no where near enough Received the least attention Advocacy Strategy – good …little implemented Advocacy of others – Protection, Livelihoods, Health …evidence gap? Funding of Sector Programming Biggest call from recent GSC surveys …time for GSC and Co-leads to respond Country Humanitarian Funds + CERF – 2nd biggest contributor to Shelter Donor support group – initiated …expansion? Top govt donors* * According to FTS

Recognition of Importance of Shelter

Recognition of Importance of Shelter

Recognition of Importance of Shelter

Recognition of Importance of Shelter

Summary Highlights of Gaps – Quick Wins & Substantial Change 1. Shelter Cluster Charter of Services Global and country level; clarity of expectations for Partners and CLAs Clarify expectations and accountability for agencies taking on sector lead role for non co-leads; GSC partners involved in country reviews 2. Shelter – Transition and Recovery Immediate Interim Strategy for Recovery Coordination; Increasing impact – greater support to self-recovery; Self-Recovery Strategy Convene Shelter Recovery Forum 3. Shelter & Cash Strategy Including building evidence base for shelter outcomes from MPC Potential resource exploration with CashCap

Summary Highlights of Gaps – Quick Wins & Substantial Change 4. Shelter Impact and Advocacy and Influencing Others Research and evidence base for impact on other sectors – protection, livelihoods, health; greater interaction with sectors Funding research & analysis – why Shelter receives 3-4% of humanitarian funding Demand discussion by EDG on Global CLA accountability and non activation of clusters Demand Inter-cluster coordination review (EDG) Demand HRP effectiveness and efficiency review (EDG) 5. Localisation Strategy Comprehensive strategy, building from initial concept in ECHO proposal

Summary Highlights of Gaps – Quick Wins & Substantial Change 6. Learning, Knowledge Management and Change in the Sector KM strategy How to reduce same mistakes being made; reinventing of the wheel Filtering of good practice from coordination and programme publications Website revision to support field KM Annual overview of lessons from learning events, evaluations Strategy to translate lessons into sector and agency response changes; monitor changes 7. Settlements Approach Common understanding internal (fast!) and external to other sectors Support active dissemination of learning from pilots; target decision makers (Humanitarian Coordinators) to promote approach

Summary Highlights of Gaps – Quick Wins & Substantial Change 8. Coordination and Programme Response Capacity Sector surge capacity Assessment of sector response capacity (agency, individual) Comprehensive HR strategy for programme response roles, information management and coordination (including sub-national) Integrated with Localisation strategies Systematic approach to sub-national coordination 9. Assessment Overall assessment strategy Country level capacity development; sector training Movement to outcome monitoring

Summary Highlights of Gaps – Quick Wins & Substantial Change 10. Potential Enablers and Modalities for Strategy Implementation Shelter Cluster Charter of Services – global and country level; clarity of expectations for Partners and CLAs; improve accountability; Resource Mobilisation Strategy – country level support and global strategies programme of outreach to key donors – fundraising beyond ECHO Outreach strategy to new and existing partners – including Academia Agency Champions and Agency Fundraising Increase Global Support Team short term Working Groups and benefits and risks

Strategy Development & Content Consultation framework Indications for interested leads Logframe, indicators, monitoring framework Modalities for implementation Phased, Prioritised, Implementation Plan to meet objectives/outputs; Costed (for fund raising purposes) Defined roles and responsibilities across the whole plan Accountability Year 2 Review (not later)

Process in Next 2 Days? Brainstorming of key activities and formulation key themes for strategy Review and brainstorm on increasing capacity of GSC to implement strategy Validation by Group of key themes Validation of format and framework for strategy Agency/Institution indications for key areas to support or champion Expansion of Strategy Working Group Agreement on consultation framework (particularly with the field)