International Organization for Migration

Cluster Approach Guidelines

Preparedness in the 50’sPreparedness in the 50’s

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2006 Darfur Crisis, Sudan

Major EventsMigration Agency

In 2010In 2010

460 offices460 offices

in 138 countriesin 138 countries

-Explaining the cluster approach to staff of IOM both in emergency and non-emergency missions

-Provide support to staff operating in the cluster approach, clarifying responsibilities of IOM as:

- Cluster coordinator- Cluster partner

- Guidance valid for different clusters (mainly CCCM and Shelter)

Increasing preparednessIncreasing preparedness

- When to convene the first cluster meeting?

-How to participate in the different coordination mechanisms?

- What areas should be covered during a cluster operation?

- What are the main information management challenges?

- What tools are available?

- How to monitor cluster activities and overall cluster performance?

- How to balance coordination and implementation?

Phase 1 – Production of initial draftPhase 2 – Internal reviewPhase 3 – Finalization of first version

Phase 4 – External input

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