1. Linking emergency response, recovery and development The Red Cross Red Crescent Perspective Presented by Kiflemariam Amdemariam Senior Officer, Food Security IFRC Secretariat, Geneva May 12, 2010

3. RC/RC Policy and strategic approaches  Change attitudes that treat response and development as isolated activities.  Close consultation with the people affected at the community level and other service providers.  Use emergency response as an opportunity to enhance local capacities

4. RC/RC Approaches …  Ensure that response doesn`t inadvertently reinforce tension or conflict  Incorporate appropriate indicators into response operations  Recognize the needs for inclusive disaster planning of the National Societies  Use disaster preparedness and DRR as essential link  Build National Societies capacity

5. RC/RC Approaches …  Contribute towards more systematic coordination  Underline the importance of humanitarian advocay to promote solutions to root causes and ensure better linkages

6. Examples of good practices  The Tsunami operation in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Thailand, 2004-2009  African National Societies drought and floods response and recovery practices and the Longer-Term Food Security Initiative 2008-2012

7. Strategy 2020-Aims  Save lives, protect livelihoods, and strengthen recovery from disasters and crises  Enable healthy and safe living  Promote social inclusion and a culture of non-violence and peace

9. Thank you