Iasc cluster approach evaluation, 2nd phase april 2010

EFFECTS ON COVERAGE
It is difficult to clearly attribute changes in coverage to the  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
introduction of the cluster approach
Clusters reduce duplications 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Clusters lead to increased consideration for some previously  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
neglected issues 
Timelines created by affected populations show no clear  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
correlation between changes in coverage and quality of  
services and the introduction of clusters
Cluster work plans rarely focus on prioritizing needs and  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
organizing a collective response
Lead agencies rarely act as providers of last resort,   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
but advocate to donors for resources