1. The content of the IDP policy
Session 4
What should an IDP policy address?
Kabul, June 2012

2. The core content Every policy looks different!
Core content: Lessons learned from other contexts
Objectives of the policy
Institutional part
Key notions and principles/Scope of applicability
Addressing different phases of internal displacement
Implementation

3. Objectives of the IDP policy
Why to state the objectives?
What are typical objectives of an IDP policy?
Prevent, prepare for and mitigate displacement
Respond to the humanitarian needs and improve the living conditions of all IDPs
Enhance the protection of rights of all IDPs
Avoid internal displacement from becoming protracted and find durable solutions
Set up institutional framework

4. Institutional part Primary responsibility of national authorities
National institutional focal point and the roles of relevant line Ministries
Roles of provincial and local authorities
Roles of other actors
Coordination mechanism

5. Key notions/Scope of applicability
Key notions and principles
Internally displaced person
Overarching principles: Human dignity, participation of IDPs, equality and non-discrimination
Scope of applicability
Other displacement-affected persons?
Returning refugees?

6. Addressing displacement throughout
Depending on scope of IDP policy
A holistic policy addresses:
Prevention of internal displacement
Preparation for and mitigation of consequences
Immediate and long-term response: Assisting and protecting IDPs
Creating conditions conducive for durable solutions

7. Implementation Three core ingrediants Commitment by Government
Allocation of responsibilities
Human and financial capacities
Need for an implementation plan
Additional means for succesful implementation
Dissemination
Advocacy
Monitoring/Evaluation

8. How to best pack the content?
The structure of the policy matters!
How to make it best suitable to the situation in Afghanistan?
Options:
Geographic options
Strategic options