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With the COVID-19 crisis, and the lockdown, including red zones, in Cambodia, the HRF faced different kinds of challenges. Risks are evolving and the risk picture is getting more complex because of concurrence of hazards.

The purpose of this engagement is to use the techniques of foresight to:

1. Consider scenarios and risks so that the HRF’s contingency plan is more forward-looking by encompassing both a broader set of possibilities as well as considering the effects of multiple concurrent crises.

2. Engage the HRF in developing more anticipatory actions.

Detail and process will be presented and discussed in the meeting.

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HRF co-chairs: Claire Conan (Representative and Country Director, WFP), Kristen Rasmussen (Country Director, DCA)

NCDM focal point: H.E. Prak Kim Hong (Deputy Secretary-General of the Secretariat General of NCDM)

UNRCO:  Luisa Karst (Special Assistant to the UN Resident Coordinator)

HRF Secretariat: Otdam Hor (Programme Policy Officer, WFP), Kurt Burja (Programme Policy Officer, WFP)

Sector co-leads:

WASH: UNICEF (Santepheap Heng, Sopharo Oum), World Vision (Davith Nong)

Food Security and Nutrition (FSN): WFP (Federico Barreras), DCA (Polin Nop)

Health: WHO (Dr. Vannda Kab), CRS (Chansokvibol Mao)

Shelter: IOM (Jonas Cordova Gomez, Chanthida Dum), PIN (Jakub Smutný, Giulia De Cesaris)

Protection (Child Protection, GBV, Human Rights): UNICEF (Chayya Plong), Save the Children (Phally Man, Channy Sar), World Vision (Veasna Chhay), OHCHR (John Coughlan), UNFPA (Sokroeun Aing)

Education: UNICEF (Channra Chum), Save the Children (Borin Srey, Chanborith Ros, Sakem Kong)

WFP: Benjamin Scholz (Head of VAM/M&E Unit)

HRF members: TBC

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Successes and challenges of HRF rapid assessment in 2020

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Successes and challenges of HRF rapid assessment in 2020

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Successes:

Quickly deployed a joint rapid assessment with NCDM and 28 humanitarian partners from HRF and CHF. Results were available within days and used for high-level briefings; included key priorities by sector for immediate and medium-term support.

Joint rapid assessment was conducted quickly and effectively with multi-sectoral coordination. HRF members committed, engaged and supported throughout the process.

Challenges:

Lack of ready-to-go rapid assessment forms, that hadn't been programmed in a mobile data collection application, nor had agencies/enumerators been trained in advance.

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Recent HRF flood rapid assessment in 2020

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Recent HRF flood rapid assessment in 2020

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The HRF and NCDM conducted a rapid assessment in October 2020 to understand the impact and needs of people affected by the large-scale floods.

From 17-23 October 2020, NCDM and 28 humanitarian partners conducted a joint rapid assessment in Pursat, Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Phnom Penh and Kandal.

Results were used to brief RGC, HRF and DPs and develop the Flood Response Plan

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Date: Wednesday 27th April 2020

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Participants: HRF secretariat, co-chairs, sector co-leads, NCDM focal point

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Discussion on the review and update of HRF rapid assessment guidelines and tools

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Discussion on the review and update of HRF rapid assessment guidelines and tools

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Sector co-leads are requested to prepare the inputs via key questions below.

1. What data (primary and secondary) is currently available during/after disaster events / emergencies?

2. What data (primary and secondary) is needed to support the planning/design of humanitarian response and/or early recovery for disaster events / emergencies?

3. When should primary data be collected? When is only secondary data sufficient?

4. What methods should be used to collect primary data?

5. Who should collect primary data?

6. How is data analysed and reported?

7. How are data and findings utilised and disseminated?

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The Humanitarian Response Forum (HRF) was established in 2011 in response to the demand for increased coordination between development partners to address the demands of humanitarian disasters, primarily floods and drought. The objective of the HRF is to ensure sound coordination and communication on emergency preparedness and humanitarian response in Cambodia between the United Nations (UN), international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), and international organizations (IOs). The HRF works in close collaboration with the Government, most notably the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM), to facilitate a coordinated and effective approach in support of people affected by humanitarian crises.

Following the flood responses in 2011 and 2013, humanitarian partners have conducted after-action reviews/lessons learned workshops in which one of the key priorities identified has been the need for stronger and more comprehensive preparedness, particularly at sectorial level. The development and update of a HRF Contingency Plan contributes to more comprehensive preparedness among UN, INGOs and IOs engaged in humanitarian action in Cambodia.

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About

The Humanitarian Response Forum (HRF) was established in 2011 in response to the demand for increased coordination between development partners to address the demands of humanitarian disasters, primarily floods and drought. The objective of the HRF is to ensure sound coordination and communication on emergency preparedness, and humanitarian response in Cambodia between the United Nations (UN), international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), and international organizations (IOs). The HRF works in close collaboration with the Government, most notably the National Committee for Disaster Management ( NCDM), to facilitate a coordinated and effective approach in support of people affected by humanitarian crises.

Following the floods response in 2011 and 2013, humanitarian partners have conducted after actions reviews/lessons learned workshops in which one of the key priorities identified has been the need for stronger and more comprehensive preparedness, particularly at sectorial level. The development and regular update of an HRF Contingency Plan (HRF CP) contributes to a more comprehensive preparedness among UN, INGOs and IOs engaged in humanitarian action in Cambodia.

Information Management

An interactive map with all the common and fundamental operational datasets (CODs/FODs) can be accessed by clicking the image below.

HRF Contingency Plan in Brief

The HRF Contingency Plan structure is similar to the National Contingency Plan (NCP) one, organised into a common part applicable to all sectors and subsequently into six sectors, namely food security and nutrition ( FSN); water, sanitation and hygiene ( WASH); shelter; health; education and protection. The HRF Contingency Plan will focus on natural disasters, while man-made disasters such as conflict or political unrest will be addressed by organisations with a specific mandate. The HRF Contingency Plan is addressed at HRF participant organisations and it has been developed by them in partnership with representatives from NCDM and the CRC, considering the NCP and sectorial national plans as key plans for the response. It is aimed at complementing the NCP and sectorial plans, and at strengthening HRF participant organisations collective preparedness. It can be used as a resource by individual organisations for the development of their own preparedness and response plans.

Sector Co-Leads

Calendar

HRF Annual Calendar 2022

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About The Humanitarian Response Forum (HRF) was established in 2011 in response to the demand for increased coordination between development partners to address the demands of humanitarian disasters, primarily floods and drought. The objective of the HRF is to ensure sound coordination and communication on emergency preparedness, and humanitarian response in Cambodia between the United Nations (UN), international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), and international organizations (IOs).

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1. Welcome and introductory remarks – HRF co-chairs (10 mins)

2. Wrap-up from the previous meeting and general updates – HRF secretariat (10 mins)

3. Briefing on the foresight exercise (introduction, how it supports HRF contingency planning) – UN Resident Coordinator's Office (30 mins, plus Q&A)

4. Briefing on seasonal monitoring  – WFP (15 minutes, plus Q&A)

5. Discussion on the review and update of HRF rapid assessment guidelines and tools – HRF sector co-leads and secretariat (30 minutes)

6. Action points and wrap-up – HRF secretariat (10 mins)