Role of the Emergency Relief Coordinator

Welcoming also the appointment by the Secretary General of a Special Coordinator to coordinate international emergency relief operations in support of national emergency programmes of countries affected by the tsunami disaster and covered by the flash appeal,

Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations

The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator acts as operational coordinator of the Tampere Convention.

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Provincial emergency coordination sections, housing agencies and municipalities

22. DHA provides support to the Emergency Relief Coordinator in discharging his her coordination responsibilities for complex emergencies and natural disasters.

(a) Strengthening of the coordination of emergency human itarian assistance of theUnited Nations

21. The magnitude and complexities of emergencies over the past five years have clearly demonstrated the critical role of the Emergency Relief Coordinator in the coordination of humanitarian assistance.

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Arab coordination mechanism concerned with natural disasters and emergencies

Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations

(a) Strengthening of the coordination of emergency human itarian assistance of the United Nations note by the Secretary General (A 52 443)

With the merger of the Humanitarian Emergency Branch in New York and the Response Coordination Branch in Geneva into the new Coordination and Response Division, efforts would now be concentrated on providing direction and guidance to the field on complex emergency and natural disaster matters.

WHO provided emergency coordination and distributed medical equipment, emergency health kits and other supplies.

The Emergency Relief Coordinator has asked that we study his proposal for the Central Emergency Revolving Fund.

The United Nations agencies rapidly coordinated their response and provided emergency support for immediate needs.

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Mechanism for coordination among Arab agencies concerned with natural disasters and emergencies

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Document Report of the Secretary General (resolution 59 212), A 60 89 E 2005 79.

Briefing by the Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator

The Emergency Relief Coordinator may request additional evaluations if the need arises.

In 2001, a dedicated IDP Unit was created within OCHA to support the Emergency Relief Coordinator.

In addition, clearer terms of reference for the Emergency Relief Coordinator would make for a more coherent programme and facilitate a more rapid and effective response to complex emergencies.

2. Also welcomes the progress made by the Emergency Relief Coordinator and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs of the Secretariat in strengthening the coordination of humanitarian assistance of the United Nations

The Emergency Relief Coordinator and the Inter Agency Standing Committee could perhaps play a role in organizing such coordinated action.

The Secretary General has, in his report, underlined the need to address these issues together with his Emergency Relief Coordinator.

CETI focuses on fostering teamwork and a culture of cooperation and coordination.

Briefing by the Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator

e) Coordination and implementation of programmes of social solidarity and volunteerism in order to face emergencies,

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UNICEF is a key support agency for WASH interventions in emergencies and often acts as the focal point for coordinating WASH emergency interventions.