Some common challenges for Humanitarian Coordination in Vanuatu Small number of agencies operational in Vanuatu Global cluster concept designed on the basis of a large UN presence in country Increasing complexity of disasters & logistical constraints Vanuatu is the most prone country in the world to natural disasters The number of agencies with different mandates and approaches to DRR at community level No common approach to DRR & emergency response standards, SOP’s or communication link to the NDMO from the provincial level
ADRA CARE international French Red Cross FSP Live and learn OCHA OXFAM Save the children Transparency International UNICEF VCC (PCIDRR) Vanuatu family health Vanuatu Red Cross OCHA World vision WHO and… General VHT MEMBERS General VHT MEMBERS 50 Cluster members 10 Donor partners
Clusters with protection and gender mainstreaming A model of Humanitarian Cluster Coordination in Vanuatu Vanuatu Ministry lead WASH Health & Nutrition Logistics Food Security & Agriculture Education Agency Co-lead
Extended support required for stakeholders at the Provincial govt and provincial community levels Continue to work with the NDMO and NAB to ensure that VHT members are appropriately informed with latest government initiatives and vice visa especially on climate change and DRR initiatives Seek sustainable options via VANGO and development partners to ensure that VHT can continue beyond 2013