Inter-agency contingency planning guides for humanitarian assistance (Sólo en inglés)

Audience and Purpose

This guidance is written specifically for agencies/organizations involved in providing international assistance and protection to those affected by emergencies. In most countries there is a standing body, led by the Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator, which serves as a forum for these agencies/organizations. For the purpose of these guidelines, this forum is referred to as a Humanitarian Country Team. While participation varies, Humanitarian Country Teams include UN Agencies, International Organizations, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGO representatives.

These guidelines are premised on the understanding that governments hold primary responsibility for providing humanitarian assistance to people in need.3 This guidance seeks to outline how the international humanitarian community can organize itself to support and complement national action.

The Inter-Agency Contingency Planning Guidelines aim to assist Humanitarian Country Teams in preparing to respond to potential emergencies with appropriate humanitarian assistance and protection. These guidelines provide recommendations on how to establish and implement an inter-agency contingency planning process, how to develop integrated plans and monitor ongoing preparedness actions.