Transcript Civilian Response Corps

Whole of Government Planning:
The Environmental and
Public Health Linkage
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The speaker is not officially representing the
Civilian Response Corps nor the Department
of State.
Rather, this presentation is a reflection of a
PHS officer’s perspective on the CRC training
received and the lessons learned related to
environmental and public health in Whole of
Government planning.
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Describe the major concept and components of
the Whole of Government approach to
Stabilization planning
List the phases of the Stabilization Planning
Framework
Describe how the Health Sector, specifically
Environmental and Public Health, can be included
in the Whole of Government planning approach
to country-based conflict assessment and
mitigation planning.
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The Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization
Operations (CSO) advances U.S. national
security by breaking cycles of violent conflict
and mitigating crises in countries.
CSO engages in conflict prevention, crisis
response and stabilization, aiming to address
the underlying causes of country instability.
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Response is often initiated and led by a
regional bureau, U.S. embassy or special
envoy.
Teams conduct a fast, joint, rigorous analysis
built from the latest local information and
realities.
◦ Goal: to increase understanding of the conflict.
Answer: “What is most needed?”
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Analysis leads to a single, integrated strategy
for the U.S. government and identifies 2-3
priorities that provide direction for all.
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The strategy leads directly to local (in
country) impact within U.S. interests.
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Focuses on building coalitions with local
stakeholders
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Promotes policies and practices that reduce
violence and increase community resilience.
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Prepares for the handover of activities to
stakeholders and partners.
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WOG ensures all agencies with equity in stabilization
crisis planning have a “seat at the table”
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Coordinated through the Bureau of Conflict
and Stabilization Operations at State.
The Civilian Response Corps is a group of
government employees from nine different
U.S. federal agencies who are ready to deploy
anywhere in the world to prevent or prepare
for post-conflict situations and to help
stabilize societies in transition from conflict
or civil strife.
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Department of State
US Agency for International Development
Dept of Health and Human Services
Department of Energy
Department of Transportation
Dept of Commerce
Dept of Homeland Security
Dept of Agriculture
Dept of Justice
Collaboration with Dept of Defense
Planning, Operations
& Management
Criminal Justice
& Policing
Agriculture, Trade &
Economic Recovery
State & USAID: manage mission set up and field teams in assessment, operations
setup, planning, program design/startup, military liaison, local engagement
State, Justice, Homeland Security & USAID: police, legal, judicial, and
corrections personnel -- assess, plan and start up full-spectrum criminal justice
operations and development
Agriculture, Treasury, Commerce & USAID: experts in agriculture, rural
development, commerce, taxes, monetary policy, and business and financial
services -- assess, plan, and help stand up economic recovery programs
Essential Services
USAID and Health & Human Services: experts in public health, infrastructure,
education, and labor -- assess, plan, and help stand up essential public services
Diplomacy &
Governance
State & USAID: officers covering rule of law, human rights, protection,
governance, conflict mitigation, civil society/media, and SSR issues -- assess,
plan, and stand up diplomatic, democracy, and governance programs in a crisis
Security
State: Diplomatic Security Agents -- security officers and security planners in
the IMS
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Civilian Response Corps
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HHS/CRC Role:
(2 active, 40 standby members)
◦ Assessment
◦ Planning
◦ Reachback to HHS Expertise and Resources
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HHS Expertise
◦ Systems strengthening to enhance the delivery of
essential services, including the health sector
◦ A diverse, highly-skilled, and experienced
workforce
• Building HHS Civilian Response Corps
Capacity in coordination with the Bureau
of Conflict and Stabilization Operations
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Anne Cummings
Chief, International Response Program Branch
EMAIL [email protected]
MAIN OFFICE 202-260-8674
DIRECT 202-205-4831
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Joined the Civilian Response Corps in 2009
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Participated in Training in 2010
◦ 2 weeks, Introduction to Conflict and Stabilization
◦ 2 weeks, Participant in Judicious Response Exercise
◦ 2 weeks, Planning Class (Integrated Assessment
and Planning for Stability, Conflict Prevention and
Response)
◦ 3 weeks in a Diplomatic Security Class
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6-month deployment to Yemen…
cancelled 48 hours prior to departure in 2011.
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During times of country destabilization, the
Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization
Operations (CSO) deploys a team to provide a
working intersect between defense,
diplomacy and development.
◦ Goal: Use of Smart Power (vs hard or soft)
◦ Trigger: Country conflict potential or crisis.
◦ Request: Often from a U.S. Ambassador
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Question: How can the health sector
supporting essential services participate?
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Situational Assessment and Analysis Phase
◦ Define Assumptions and Information Gaps
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Strategic Planning Phase
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Constant Evaluation
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Plan Adjustment
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The ICAF is a systematic and collaborative
interagency assessment tool that facilitates
a deeper understanding of the conflict and
stability dynamics in a region, country or
sub-national region.
Context
Societal Patterns
Identity
Identity
Groups
Groups
Key Actors’
Motivations and
Means
Windows of
Vulnerability
Windows of
Opportunity
Institutional
Performance
Core Grievances
Social and Institutional
Resilience
Drivers of Conflict
Mitigating Factors
Moments for Increasing Conflict
Moments for Decreasing Conflict
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Overall Assumptions:
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Resources:
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Information Gaps:
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Constraints:
◦ Identify the assumptions about conditions and resources
available to implement the plan.
◦ Identify internal and external resource availability to
support the plan. Identify the probabilities of resource
availability.
◦ Identify information gaps that need clarification or
resolution to further inform the plan.
◦ Identify the constraints and degree of progress
potential.
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Judicial System Improvements (JR Exercise)
◦ Jails and Institutional Environmental Health
◦ Agriculture and Pest Control
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Water Rights and Refugees (SNOE)
◦ Water and Sanitation
◦ Convoys, Team Health
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Planning Exercise (Level 1)
◦ MCH and workforce
◦ Immunizations and Clinics
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Others?
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The participation of a public health
professional during Whole of Government
planning can influence the development of a
conflict prevention and mitigation strategy to
addresses the health sector within essential
services.
A balance of diplomacy, patience,
assertiveness, flexibility, innovation, and an
eye for opportunity are essential.
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Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations
http://www.state.gov/j/cso/index.htm
HHS/OS/ASPR/Public Health Emergency/Civilian
Response Corps
http://www.phe.gov/Preparedness/international/
crc/Pages/default.aspx
http://bcove.me/mwn90bf9 (Video clip of
comments from Secretary Clinton on the CSO)
◦ Continue to professionally evolve in our own work
settings through creativity and innovation.
◦ Even when it may appear the public health agenda
has been pushed down the priority ladder, continue
to pursue opportunities to keep public health on
the table of discussion.
◦ Keep the focus on scientific evidence and public
health principles as the drivers for strategic
planning content.
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Presenter Contact Information
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CAPT Dale M. Bates
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[email protected]
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206-615-2497
Seattle, Washington