1. The status quo and challenges of international humanitarian aid International humanitarian mechanisms CAG – ODI – ICRC Conference on Jointly Addressing Challenges to Humanitarian Aid Kristen Knutson | Head, Regional Partnerships Unit United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

4. GA Resolution 46/182 established: ERC OCHA IASC Central Register Consolidated Appeals CERF

5. Emergency Response Preparedness (ERP) Package – Sri Lanka Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004

10. UN-CMCoord What is it? The essential dialogue and interaction between civilian and military actors in humanitarian emergencies necessary to protect and promote humanitarian principles, avoid competition, minimize inconsistency, and when appropriate pursue common goals. Credit: Getty Images

12. International humanitarian architecture Tools and services for disaster response Tools and services for disaster preparedness GUIDE TO INTERNATIONAL TOOLS & SERVICES Emergency Response Preparedness (ERP) Package – Sri Lanka http://www.unocha.org/publications/asiadisasterresponse/

14. Increasing number and diversity of stakeholders

15. 1. IASC, UN agencies, INGOs 2. Govt to govt e.g. in-kind cash, military assests 3. ASEAN, SAARC, LAS, OIC

17. International humanitarian architecture Tools and services for disaster response Tools and services for disaster preparedness GUIDE TO INTERNATIONAL TOOLS & SERVICES Emergency Response Preparedness (ERP) Package – Sri Lanka http://www.unocha.org/publications/asiadisasterresponse/

18. Emergency Response Preparedness (ERP) Package – Sri Lanka

19. Five Key Element for Strengthened Interoperability 1.Meeting needs at the centre 2.Comparative advantage 3.Predictability 4.Connectivity 5.Complementarity

20. National capacity and leadership: Governments increasingly have the ambition and capacity to lead response to crises in their countries, particularly Middle Income Countries and in natural disaster settings. Localization of humanitarian response: Response is increasingly local in nature, with pressures to become more so. Emergence of Regional Organizations: Regional organizations are increasingly taking on disaster management responsibilities, while response is viewed as a progression from national to regional to international capacities depending on scale. International organizations’ role shifting: From first responder and provision of direct assistance, to last resort, pass-through mechanisms and technical advisors. So, what is the value added of international humanitarian organizations? Speed + Volume + Principles

21. KEY IMMEDIATE NEEDS FRAMEWORK