Shelter Training 08b – Belgium, 16 th –18 th November, 2008 based on content developed by This workshop discusses implementing a strategy for supporting transitional settlement options for displaced populations by combining assistance methods Implementing settlement programmes 133 Pakistan, 2006

Shelter Training 08b – Belgium, 16 th –18 th November, 2008 based on content developed by The key learning objectives of this workshop are to form an understanding of: 1.assistance methods available for supporting affected populations in transitional settlement 2.share experience amongst participants of combining different assistance methods for an appropriate support package, depending on the settlement option and needs Workshop objectives !

Shelter Training 08b – Belgium, 16 th –18 th November, 2008 based on content developed by Workshop objectives The key learning objectives of this workshop are to form an understanding of: 1.Assistance methods available for supporting affected populations in transitional settlement 2.Share experience amongst participants of combining different assistance methods for an appropriate support package, depending on the settlement option and needs !

Shelter Training 08b – Belgium, 16 th –18 th November, 2008 based on content developed by p In a shelter and settlement strategy, the displaced population will have chosen one of the six transitional settlement options: 6 transitional settlement options Host families Urban self-settlement Rural self-settlement Collective centres Self-settled camps Planned camps Transitional Settlement: Displaced Populations (Corsellis and Vitale, 2005) 87

Shelter Training 08b – Belgium, 16 th –18 th November, 2008 based on content developed by p Household non-food items (NFIs)- cooking sets, blankets, etc. Shelter non-food items (NFIs)- construction timber, tools, etc. Transitional shelter- habitable, covered, healthy, secure, private living space achievement of a durable shelter solution Community labour- for simple design projects and traditions of self-building Contracted labour- for large or complex projects, infrastructure Direct labour- for small projects and rapid response Cash- dispersed directly to beneficiaries in phases Vouchers- an alternative to cash for materials or services Loans and guarantees- when there is stable access to supplies and repayment is feasible Local information centres- for info throughout the response Capacity building- integrates training Technical expertise- to support all assistance methods 12 common assistance methods Transitional settlement and reconstruction after natural disasters (United Nations, 2008) 145

Shelter Training 08b – Belgium, 16 th –18 th November, 2008 based on content developed by Combining assistance methods These assistance methods are not alternatives, but are combined in order to create appropriate packages, depending on the combination of transitional settlement options supported Home owner- occupier StormStorm damage Host family Assistance methods Information centre Cash Household NFIs Natural disaster example:

Shelter Training 08b – Belgium, 16 th –18 th November, 2008 based on content developed by Another scenario Support packages may be coordinated between transitional settlement options, for example in offering information centres Home owner- occupier ConflictConflict damage Self-settled camps Conflict example: Assistance methods Information centre Technical expertise Shelter NFIs Community labour

Shelter Training 08b – Belgium, 16 th –18 th November, 2008 based on content developed by Workshop objectives The key learning objectives of this workshop are to form an understanding of: 1.Assistance methods available for supporting affected populations in transitional settlement 2.Share experience amongst participants of combining different assistance methods for an appropriate support package, depending on the settlement option and needs !

Shelter Training 08b – Belgium, 16 th –18 th November, 2008 based on content developed by Step 1: reflect on your experience Fill out the matrix handout found in your participant manual: choose one response you were involved in and check the boxes corresponding to the assistance methods and transitional settlement options used 5 mins Reflection individually

Shelter Training 08b – Belgium, 16 th –18 th November, 2008 based on content developed by Step 2: share your experience Share your matrices in your group a.Compare experiences of each response combining different assistance methods for an appropriate support package, depending on the settlement option and needs b.Discuss the lessons learned including: - changes in packages over time - conflict and disaster differences - settlement option differences c.Use the flipchart to list the conclusions reached and the key point to share with the other groups Key point 15 mins lessons learned Each group agrees a key point Discussion in groups

Shelter Training 08b – Belgium, 16 th –18 th November, 2008 based on content developed by For all combinations of assistance methods: 1.Local information centres and technical advice may be considered in every response package 2.Balance and combine labour and resources appropriately 3.Provide equity between settlement options supported 4.Assistance methods offered to more than one transitional settlement option can be coordinated operationally Considerations for every operation

Shelter Training 08b – Belgium, 16 th –18 th November, 2008 based on content developed by Bibliography ‘Transitional Settlement: Displaced Populations’ (Corsellis and Vitale, 2005) ‘Transitional settlement and reconstruction after natural disasters' (United Nations, 2008) ‘Handbook for Emergencies’ (UNHCR, 2007) ‘Handbook for the Protection of Internally Displaced Persons’ (Global Protection Cluster Working Group, 2007)