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Inter-Agency Standing Committee

The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) is the primary mechanism for inter-agency coordination of humanitarian assistance. It is a unique forum involving the key UN and non-UN humanitarian partners.

The IASC was established in June 1992 in response to United Nations General Assembly Resolution 46/182 on the strengthening of humanitarian assistance. More..

» News and Updates

World Economic Forum-OCHA Guiding Principles for Public-Private Collaboration in Humanitarian Action

Tue 22-01-08

Final version of the World Economic Forum - OCHA Guiding Principles for Public-Private Collaboration in Humanitarian Action  More..

Challenges and Suggestions for Enhancing Inter-Agency Contingency Planning

Fri 16-11-07

Report of the 1st Global Consultation Of Contingency Planners in Humanitarian Agencies  More..

IASC Early Warning - Early Action Report, October 2007 - February 2008

Wed 17-10-07

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IASC Early Warning - Early Action Report, July 2007 - September 2007

Fri 05-10-07

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New Guidelines To Improve Psychological and Social Assistance in Emergencies

Tue 18-09-07

International humanitarian agencies have agreed on a new set of guidelines to address the mental health and psychosocial needs of survivors as part of the response to conflict or disaster.  More..

» Documents

Cluster Evaluation Report, Final Draft, November 2007

Summary Note, IASC Weekly meeting on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Update on the 2008 ECOSOC, 06 August 2008

Power point presention on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness, IASC Weekly meeting, 06 August 2008

Summary Note, IASC Weekly Meeting on food crisis in Africa, 23 July 2008

Power point presentation on OCHA/ISDR Guidance Package for Implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action, Weekly Meeting, 30 July 2008

Power point on food crisis in Africa, IASC Weekly Meeting, 23 July 2008

Document on Tools for Environmental Emergencies, IASC Weekly Meeting , 16 July 2008

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