OCHA’s Role in Preparedness

20 June 2011

IASC SWG on Preparedness - Retreat

Preparedness

 ‘Policy Instruction on OCHA’s Role in Preparedness’ adopted in August 2010  Preparedness = Strengthen response capacity  OCHA Strategic Framework 2010-13 1.3 Preparedness

3 Levels of Preparedness Action

1. Strengthen OCHA's internal response capacity (incl. capacity development) 2. Strengthen the capacity of the in-country humanitarian coordination system (cap devt) 3. Strengthen the capacity of national authorities and regional organizations (enhance knowledge of international response tools and mechanisms)

In the Lead

• OCHA Regional Offices (Bangkok, Panama, Dakar, Johannesburg/Nairobi, Cairo/Almaty) lead preparedness work for humanitarian response in: Strengthening emergency response capacity (incl. EW and CP) • Providing Govts/RC/HC/HCT with support and resources in emergency response • Developing regional coordination networks

Key Actions

 Regional Offices: Provide country-level support aimed at implementing minimum preparedness actions for HCTs and Govts to deliver effective response  OCHA: Active engagement in the IASC process (new Humanitarian Response Model), Building National Capacities (SWG – 5 Country Initiatives), Task Team on Preparedness Financing, Regional IASC collaboration, etc.