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Cluster1

Lead agency2

Participants Objectives

UNHCR conflict-related IDPSCamp Coordination andManagement

IOM natural disaster related IDPs

OCHAUNICEFNRCIRC

Unlike in other clusters, theworking group had to define andrefine the concept of CampCoordination first, thereby lookingat the scope and purpose of thiscrosscutting cluster, andconsidering the generic roles ofnational governments, theinternational community andnongovernmental partners. Theworking group aims to map CampCoordination capacities worldwideand to set the foundations for aviable and sustainable responsemechanism. For that to happen, theCamp Coordination Cluster aims tobroaden its membership and bring

together major players that enhancecompetence, experience, andcapacities in the cluster. It will beworking on standard setting,including the development ofguiding principles, and, themobilization of resources toeffectively manage the cluster at aglobal level (including stand-bycapacities) and to respond to newemergencies as well as existingInternally Displaced Persons

1 Source: Update on Humanitarian Reform, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), March 2006;http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/lib.nsf/db900SID/DPAS-6MMLSH/$FILE/Update%20of%20humanitarian%20response%20review.pdf?OpenElement .OCHA in 2006, Activities and Extra-budgetary Funding Requirements; http://ochaonline.un.org/ocha2006/chap6_6.htm

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A list of acronyms is found at the end of the document.

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situations.

Early Recovery UNDP [UN DevelopmentProgramme]

[18 humanitarian and developmentagencies, not specified]

Early Recovery has been definedas a multidimensional process including the reintegration ofdisplaced people- that aims atstabilizing human security in itseconomic, livelihoods, governance,social and security dimensions andat laying the basic foundation of atransformation process that

integrates risk reduction at the veryearly stages of humanitarian action.The objective of this cluster is toimprove the predictability,timeliness, effectiveness, andefficiency of humanitarian anddevelopment-related action fromthe early phases of thehumanitarian response to a crisis.Its priority areas of focus are tostrategically plan recovery fromvery early stages of a crisis and todevelop joint programming in keypriority sectors where the impact ofdevelopment programmes needs tobe accelerated. The cluster, whilerequiring dedicated attention and

strengthening in its own right, willalso make every effort to integrateand mainstream early recoveryacross all the clusters and sectors.

UNHCR complex emergenciesEmergency Shelter

IFRC natural disasters

IFRCIOMNRCDRCCare International ICVA rep

The cluster working group aims toimprove effectiveness andpredictability of service provisionby

(a) strengthening of stockpiles

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CARE SCHR repCRS InterAction rep

ICRC

of shelter and related non-fooditems,

(b) developing an emergencyshelter strategy, guidelines andtools for assessments,intervention and monitoring,(c) increasing the number ofqualified professionals availablefor rapid deployment.

OCHA process owner

UNICEF common data services

Emergency Telecommunications

WFP [World Food Programme] common securitytelecommunications services

UNDPKOUNHCR

UNOSATWHOICRCIFRCNetHopeTSF

The EmergencyTelecommunications Cluster aims

to provide clearly defined servicesto ensure timely, predictable, andeffective inter-agencytelecommunications to supporthumanitarian operations inemergencies. This includesinteragency telecommunicationsinfrastructure and services,

covering both data and securitycommunications, which areessential for the efficient andeffective operations; standard,interoperable Information andCommunication Technology (ICT)platforms and procedures to avoidduplication and ensure costeffective services; and transition to

the post-emergency reconstruction.Health WHO FAO

OCHAUNICEFUNDPUNFPAUNHCRWFP

The priorities of the Health Clusterare set out in the twenty-point JointInitiative to Improve HumanitarianHealth Outcomes. There are, inaddition, some relatively neglectedsub-sectoral areas especially inrelation to mental health and

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ICRCIFRC

ICVAInterActionIOMSCHRSRSG of HR on IDPsOHCHRAMOAAHAInternational Emergency and

Refugee Health BranchNCEHCDCICMHIMCIRCMerlinTerre des Hommes

WVI

psycho-social support, Sexual andGender-Based Violence (SGBV),

HIV/AIDS, women's health andmass casualty management. HealthCluster partners are addressingthese areas.

Logistics WFP IOMWHOUNHCRUNICEFOCHAUNJLCUNFPAICRC

IFRCWVICareCRSSCFAO

The Cluster Working Group aimsto improve surge capacity, speedand effectiveness of humanitarianresponse ensuring better logisticspreparedness and response, andfacilitating improved inter-agencyinteroperability through the poolingof resources.

Nutrition UNICEF WHOUNHCR

The Cluster working group aims toimprove the predictability,

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WFPFAO

UNICEFUNFPAOCHAIFRCICRCACFSCSPHERE

effectiveness and accountability ofhumanitarian action in Nutrition. It

has developed its work plan aroundkey gaps it has identified in the areaof Nutrition such as Coordination,Emergency Preparedness andResponse Triggers, Assessment,monitoring and surveillance,Capacity Building, and Supply.

Protection UNHCR OCHA

UNICEFOHCHRWFPUNMASUNDPKOSRSG on HR of IDPsICVASCHR

InterActionICRCIRCNRCTerre des HommesDRCIOMSCWVI

UN-HABITATUNDPJRSWomens CommissionUNFPAIFRCIMC

The Working Group has identified

nine key areas where protectiongaps have existed in humanitarianresponse, and has determined focalpoint responsibilities amongparticipants to ensure predictabilityin future protection responses. Theframework established by theWorking Group is designed to be

flexible and easily adapted forimplementation at the countrylevel, while also taking a proactiveapproach to ensure inclusion of all"protection actors", includinginternational and national NGOs.

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NCEH National Center for Environmental HealthNRC Norwegian Refugee Council

OCHA UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsOHCHR Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human RightsRedR Registered Engineers for Disaster ReliefSC Save the ChildrenSCHR Steering Committee for Humanitarian ResponseSRSG of HR on IDPs

UN Special Representative of the Secretary General on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced PersonsTSF Telecommunications sans Frontires

UN DPKO UN Dept. of Peacekeeping OperationsUNDP UN Development ProgrammeUNFPA UN Population FundUNHCR UN High Commissioner for RefugeesUNICEF UN Childrens FundUNJLC UN Joint Logistics CentreUNMAS UN Mine Action ServiceUNOSAT UN Office for Satellite Technology

WHO World Health OrganizationWVI World Vision International