Patrick Gordon ISCRAM2009 Summer School One Response Presentation
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Transcript of Patrick Gordon ISCRAM2009 Summer School One Response Presentation
OneResponse
• Background
• What is OneResponse
• Key Features
• Next steps
• Q&A
OneResponseOverview
• 2006 Guidance Note on Using the Cluster Approach to Strengthen Humanitarian Response
• 2008 Operational Guidance on Responsibilities of Cluster/Sector Leads & OCHA in Information Management’
OneResponseFramework
2007• Interagency Information Management working group
Operationalization of the IM Guidance Note Clusters are responsible for intra-cluster coordination OCHA is responsible for inter-cluster coordination
2008• Development of ‘Functional Requirements’• Workshop(s) with clusters to define and prioritize this new
web platform• Proof of concept (PoC) developed (Cyclone Nargis)• Based on lessons learned from PoC, development work
commenced with Microsoft
OneResponseBackground
2009
• Development of implementation plans
• Migration of global cluster content (ongoing)
• Decommissioning of Humanitarian Reform Website and Humanitarian Information Centre website
• Establishment of Governance sub working group within the IASC IM Task Force
OneResponseBackground
• OneResponse is a collaborative inter-agency website designed to enhance humanitarian coordination
• Country or emergency specific content will be hosted on the field level site .
• During the onset of a new humanitarian emergency, a specific site will be available within 24 hours. This is similar to the role of a HIC website in previous emergencies .
• OneResponse can operate in a low-bandwidth environment to enable access and exchange of information in poor connectivity environments .
• Information can be categorized as either public or private. This allows sensitive information to be made accessible only to cluster specific working groups
OneResponseWhat is OneResponse?
• Low bandwidth usage
• Clusters manage their own content
• Public and private (within cluster) content
• Simple management -wizard driven
OneResponseKey Features
• Global Taxonomy
• Inter cluster document repository
• Collaboration Wiki style document editingCheck in /check outVersioning of documentsRSS feeds (bi directional)Discussion groups/email notificationsMeeting workspaces
OneResponseKey Features
OneResponseDemo of Site
• Establishment of governance group within IASC IM sub working groupDevelopment of business rules for the siteDefine future development and direction of site
• Identification of pilot countriesTwo countries with ongoing emergencies identified Review/lessons learned
• Based on pilot – complete roll out to all cluster countries 2010
OneResponseNext Steps
Questions
OneResponse