Iasc cluster approach evaluation, 2nd phase april 2010

Recommendation 5
Provide sufficient funding and define adequate ways for linking clusters and financing mechanisms
1
  
Provide adequate funding for 
coordination activities
 (resources 
for cluster lead 
responsibilities)
 (resources for 
NGOs involved in 
coordination)
2
  
Ensure adequate funding for the 
implementation of cluster strategies and 
activities “sponsored” by clusters.
·   Strengthen the link between clusters and 
pooled funds 
 (standardised 
allocation 
procedures across 
countries)
 (facilitate access 
by NGOs)
·   Strategically create links between clusters 
and bilateral donors
 (at the country 
level)

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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
·   Strengthen links to and the inclusion of 
non-traditional donors
3
  
Improve the governance of funding 
mechanisms to limit conflicts of interest 
and ensure direct access of international 
and local NGOs to funding and enhance 
the transparency of financial transactions 
linked to clusters
 (address the 
problems NGOs face 
in accessing CERF 
and CHF)
 (ensure direct 
funding)
4
  
Further define and clarify what “provider 
of last resort” entails for different types 
of clusters