Humanitarian Reform Newsletter - Oct-Dec 2006
THE CLUSTER APPROACH
The IASC WG has endorsed the "Guidance
Note on using the Cluster Approach to Strengthen Humanitarian Response"
as a living document. The revised version includes substantial changes
following consultations with both headquarters and the ?eld. The meeting,
which took place in New York (15-19 November 2006), discussed the Note
in light of the outcomes of the "IASC Interim Self- Assessment of Implementation
of the Cluster Approach in the Field". The Interim Self-Assessment is
a progress report highlighting main trends, themes and lessons from ?eld
experience. Despite constraints in time and methodology, there was a remarkable
consistency of issues raised. A comprehensive evaluation of the cluster
approach is expected in late 2007.
The combination of the endorsement of
the "Guidance Note" and the agreement to address the outcomes of the
"IASC Interim Self-Assessment" provides the momentum for real change
and active learning for 2007.