The Cluster Approach & IDP Profiling - Introductory Remarks Nairobi, 8 October 2006
1. Sufficient humanitarian response capacity and enhanced leadership, accountability and predictability in 9 “gap” sectors/areas of response 2. Improved humanitarian coordination and leadership 3. More effective partnerships between UN and non-UN humanitarian actors Goals of Cluster Leadership Approach
For every sector, a “cluster”or group of organisations addressing needs together UN Natl NGOs Red Crs Govt Intl NGOs Donors Predictable Leadership Greater Accountability Building sufficient response capacity in 9 gap areas, i.e. in 9 clusters
Predictable Leadership and Response: Global Cluster Leads in “Gap” Areas Technical areas Nutrition UNICEF Water/Sanitation UNICEF Health WHO ShelterUNHCR/IFRC ‘Convenor’ Cross-cutting areas Camp Coordination & MgmtUNHCR/ IOM Protection (conflict, IDPs and affected)UNHCR Protection (natural disasters)UNHCR/OHCHR/UNICEF Early Recovery UNDP Common service areas Logistics WFP Telecommunications OCHA/UNICEF/WFP
Predictable Leadership and Response Global Level: What does the Cluster Lead do? Strengthen Preparedness: - - Designating global leads - Securing access to technical expertise - Stockpiles, surge capacity, rosters, Strengthen Partnerships: - Identify partners; - Chair with UN, Red Cross/Red Crescent, IOM and NGO participation Standards and policy- setting: - monitoring - advocacy
Field Level Aim Improve Humanitarian Response Through: Identifying Gaps Creating stronger partnerships especially with NGOs. Improve strategic field level coordination and prioritization Strengthen accountability to the Humanitarian Coordinator Cluster Leads at the Country Level through Cluster Leads at the Country Level
Registration/Profiling/Documentation For the CCCM cluster it is aimed to apply normal UNHCR registration standards (individual registration) in a phased manner For the CCCM cluster it is aimed to apply normal UNHCR registration standards (individual registration) in a phased manner Both the Protection and CCCM clusters define “registration” as a responsibility falling within their respective terms of reference
What do the Guiding Principles say? No mentioning of registration Principle 20 of the Guiding Principles states that “the authorities concerned shall issue all documents necessary”
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