1. Core Functions & Capacities 1. Operational as well as strategic planning, adjust and align CC Processes 2. Taking forward the reform agenda 3. Information management/Monitoring and Evaluation 4. Communications: How to reconcile various in-country communication units 5. Assist non resident agencies 6. Facilitate fund raising Represent views of agencies to Gov and international forums

2. Key gaps and how to address them Empowerment and resources Capacity (individual) Presence (light, context specific, dedicated office or within UNCT) Use of clusters/thematic groups

3. Innovative ways to fund RCO Agencies second people (Angola) Cost sharing (Somalia) Contributions from project funds (Iraq) From interest earned (Iraq) Donors fund within annual plan (Sudan) OCHA funds early transition: project sheet in consolidated appeal Not just funding: knowledge and draw down of key resource people to provide support