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Emergency Telecommunications Cluster Disaster Relief and Management Role of the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster Regional Conference on Disaster Relief and Management: International Cooperation & Role of ICT 14-17 April 2007 Alexandria, Egypt Chérif Ghaly Emergency Telecommunications Cluster ghaly@un.org

Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Primary mechanism for inter-agency coordination of humanitarian assistance Established June 1992 UN GA Res. 46/182 Involves all key UN & non-UN humanitarian partners (ERC OCHA chair) IASC Sub-Working Group on Emergency Telecommunications (WGET) Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC)

Building a Stronger, More Predictable Humanitarian Response System Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC)

Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) Humanitarian Reform Three pillars of reform: (1) CLUSTER APPROACH Adequate capacity & predictable leadership in all sectors (2) HUMANITARIAN FINANCING Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) Adequate, timely and flexible financing (3) HUMANITARIAN COORDINATORS Effective leadership and coordination in humanitarian emergencies Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC)

Humanitarian Reform – Cluster Approach Cluster concept with 9 Clusters Nutrition Water and Sanitation Health Camp Coordination and Management Emergency Shelter Protection Early Recovery Logistics Emergency Telecommunications: Lead Agencies OCHA, WFP and UNICEF Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC)

Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) Well defined roles and responsibilities for providing common telecommunications infrastructures Field, regional and HQ activities allows for systematic and global gap analysis Framework for NGO/Private sector operational collaboration Rapid response with predictable service deliverables and timeframes Pre-positioned resources (staff, equipment, standby capacities) Provision of standard, interoperable ICT platforms & procedures to avoid duplication and ensure cost effective services Smooth transition to post-emergency reconstruction Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC)

Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) ETC Mandate Establish & maintain capacity to respond to: Three large-scale emergencies per year Two of which are simultaneous Large-scale means 500,000+ affected populations with five operational locations OCHA: Overall coordination WFP: Provision of security communications UNICEF: Provision of data communications Members: UN agencies, NGOs RCRC, Private sector, Govt,… email and Internet, basic voice (telephone), fax and printing services Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC)

ETC Emergency Response Humanitarian Coordinator ETC Coordinator Security Communications Coordinator Data Communications Coordinator Responders Responders Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC)

ETC – Security Communications To provide common security telecommunications backbone for the humanitarians: Setting up the common security communications network covering the UN operational area Implement Standard Radio call signs Rollout standards for HF and VHF communications Provide guidance on HF and VHF frequency usage (i.e. sharing available frequencies ) Rollout SOPs for Security communication Coordinate user Training on Security comms to UN and NGOs Provide common security vehicle tracking System Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC)

ETC – Data Communications Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) To provide Data Communication services in emergency areas. This is achieved in 3 phases: Phase I - Web-based email access from a single point of presence to communicate essential data and security information Phase II - Internet “hot-spot” connected to light-weight satellite terminals; e-mail, FAX and printer services Phase III - Provides a reliable Wide Area Network link for Internet access and corporate applications. Local interagency connectivity through the implementation of a Metropolitan Area Network Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC)

Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) ICT Evolution ICT a key requirement for the successful humanitarian relief operations. Robust and reliable data communications are essential from the onset to provide: Email File Transfer ERP Access – Access to corporate applications (Enterprise Resource Planning) for finance, supply, human resources and programme planning Intranet – Corporate Intranet for information sharing Internet – Public Internet for information gathering and sharing Video – Video conferencing and/or broadcasting of vital news and events have become increasingly important Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC)

Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC)

Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC)

Preparedness & Planning ETC Strategy Preparedness & Planning Emergency Response Post Emergency Evaluation Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC)

Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) ETC Model Advantages Reduced telecommunications infrastructure at emergency locations Reduced costs More rapid and predictable response One dedicated Inter-Agency support team Better Preparedness and Training Global standards and SOPs Greater oversight and accountability Improved coordination Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC)

On Behalf of the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster Thank You Chérif Ghaly Chair, WGET and ETC Chief Information Technology Section, OCHA ghaly@un.org Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC)