Iasc cluster approach evaluation, 2nd phase april 2010

Recommendation 2
Strengthen cluster management and implementation modalities
1
  
Continue to strengthen the 
“mainstreaming” of cluster responsibilities
2
  
Clarify, recognize and strengthen the role 
of OCHA
3
  
Strengthen the role of Humanitarian 
Coordinators in the cluster approach
 (accountability of 
the cluster lead to 
the HC)
4
  
Define clear roles and responsibilities for 
different meetings and fora and ensure 
that clusters are adequately represented 
at the strategic level, at both the global 
and the country levels
 (standardising 
the country Clusters 
role and processes)

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Cluster Approach evaluation phase 2
Cluster Approach 
evaluation –
phase 1
Discussion 
paper - ACF and 
Humanitarian 
Reform
Synthesis report- 
Review of the 
engagement of 
NGOs with the 
humanitarian 
reform project
5
  
Reinforce the role of international NGOs 
in clusters 
  (role of co-leads 
at field levels and 
financial support for 
NGOs)
6
  
Clarify the criteria, processes and 
terminology for cluster implementation, 
transition and exit 
 (activation in 
sudden-onset, 
guidance for 
closeout)
7
  
Provide cluster coordinators with one 
standard, basic cluster management 
handbook or tool kit
8
  
Ensure that cluster coordinators, 
especially at sub-national level, have 
sufficient time and adequate skills
9
  
Improve information sharing and 
management by and among clusters
  (information 
management 
for inter-cluster 
communication)
Recommendation 3
Enhance the focus on strengthening the quality of humanitarian response in cluster operations and activities
1
  
Ensure that clusters have a clear, 
operational focus
2
  
As a contribution to creating more 
accountability to affected populations, 
strengthen the role of clusters in using 
and promoting participatory approaches
 (accountability 
towards 
beneficiaries)
 (accountability 
towards 
beneficiaries)
3
  
Facilitate the participation of national 
and local NGOs and strengthen their 
capacities
 (national capacity 
building in chronic 
and recurrent  
emergency 
countries)
 (national