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USWG- Urban Settlement Working Group updates

Environmental Addendum of the SA Guidance Note

Co-chairs: CRS, IMPACT and InterAction

examples of operationalizing the Settlement Approach

Eva Suarez,CRS on behalf of USWG

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What is the settlement approach?

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Source: Settlement Approach guidance note, 2020

Core characteristics

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  1. Specific geographic area

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  • Multisectoral

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  • Multi stakeholders

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  • Whole population

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Why use this approach?

Calls for an integrated approach to humanitarian response

Responds better to the complexity of humanitarian crises

Recognizes the importance of local leadership

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When is this approach appropriate?

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Are we ticking all the boxes?

  • stable population
  • population has complex and interdependent needs
  • local authorities are present, credible, willing to partner
  • multisectoral coordination group led by local authorities, exists, or can be legitimately created
  • commitment over the medium term of key stakeholders

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What’s next?