Humanitarian "Clusters"

During the Inter-Agency Standing Committe Working Group meeting of July 2005, there was a decision that the various (primarily UN) agencies would be assigned to lead nine "clusters" that are meant to fill gaps in the humanitarian response, particularly in IDP situations. Those agencies would be held accountable for the response in that "cluster" and would be the "provider of last resort." This decision was endorsed by the IASC Principals in September 2005. From this page, you can link to more information on each of the nine clusters, as well as on General Cluster information (including inter-cluster meetings) and more general information on the various Humanitarian Reforms.

If you are interested in participating in any of the global clusters, please contact the focal points directly. A list of focal points can be found here.

Cluster Rollout Countries
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	Cluster rollout in Yemen February 2010
	Cluster rollout in Dominican Republic January 2010
	Cluster rollout in Niger January 2010
	Cluster rollout in the Occupied Palestinian Territories Februray 2009
	Cluster rollout in Burundi November 2008
	Cluster rollout in Sudan November 2008
	Cluster Roll-out in Sri Lanka December 2008
	Cluster rollout in Honduras November 2008
	Cluster rollout in Georgia September 2008
	Cluster rollout in Nepal September 2008
	Cluster rollout in Iraq September 2008
	Cluster rollout in Haiti September 2008
	Cluster rollout in Afghanistan July 2008
	Cluster rollout in Myanmar May 2008
	Cluster rollout in Zimbabwe February 2008
	Cluster rollout in Côte d'Ivoire Februar 2008
	Cluster rollout in Ecuador February 2008
	Cluster rollout in Tadjikistan February 2008

General Cluster Information and General Humanitarian Reforms
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	Operational Guidance for Cluster Lead Agencies on Working with National Authorities [Word] For Comment by 26 February
	IASC Cluster Approach in Practice - Countries and Implementation Dates, 23 November 2009 [Word]
	Global Cluster-Donor Meeting, April 2009
	IASC Cluster Evaluation Phase II
	Global Cluster-Donor Meeting, October 2008
	IASC Cluster Evaluation Phase I (2007)
	NGO Reports and Feedback on Clusters
	Cluster Guidance Notes
	Interim Cluster Self-Assessment
	Global Cluster/Sector Leads and Focal Points [Word]
	UN Humanitarian Reform
	General Information on "Clusters" and Inter-Cluster Reports

The Clusters
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	Possible Future Food Security Cluster
	Agriculture Cluster
	Protection Cluster
	Early Recovery Cluster
	Camp Coordination and Management Cluster
	Emergency Shelter Cluster
	Emergency Telecommunications Cluster
	Health Cluster
	Logistics Cluster
	Nutrition Cluster
	Water and Sanitation Cluster

Education in Emergencies
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	Application of the Cluster Approach to the Education Sector