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1. Purpose & Background
The GWC Cross-Cluster Matrix is a tool from the Global WASH cluster that aims at clarifying roles and responsibilities between WASH and other humanitarian clusters. It serves as a general guidance tool to prevent gaps and duplication in emergency responses, and it build on previous versions (2009 and 2015), and other resources. This matrix is intended to be used flexibly, and with regard to the specific context. It is not a rigid guideline. The matrix should save time during field operations by providing a framework for collaboration that has been agreed in principle at the global cluster level; this should reduce the time spent negotiating inter-cluster agreements in the field.		0
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2. How to Use the this document
✔ Use to draft a first screening of the existing Inter Cluster Arrangements
✔ Adapt at the field level based on needs & resources
✔ Align with national policies & standards
✔ Use flexibly—not a rigid framework but a guidance tool
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3. Fields
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Sector/ClusterCore Function
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Sector/ClusterThe humanitarian sector or cluster involved in coordination (e.g., CCCM, Shelter, Health, Nutrition).
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Response TypeIndicates the type of response by crisis (e.g Cholera, Displacement, Multiple).
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Core FunctionCoordination Core Functions guiding humanitarian response.
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Interaction TypeDescribes the nature of engagement between WASH and the partner cluster (e.g., what WASH needs from the sector, what the sector needs from WASH, shared responsibilities).
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Activity group and activity, activity descriptionThe specific activities required for effective coordination.
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ReferenceThe document or source from which the coordination action is derived (e.g., GWC 2009 Inter-Cluster Matrices, SPHERE guidelines).
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Reference TypeSpecifies the type of reference (e.g., Global Guidance, Field Experience, Policy Document).
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4. LISTS
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Sector/ClusterCore FunctionInteraction TypeResponse typeActivity Group
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Camp Coordination and Camp Management1. Supporting Service DeliveryWhat WASH Might need from other Sector/ClusterDisplacementAdvocacy
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Education2. Informing strategic decision-makingWhat Sector/Cluster might need off WASH Sector/ClusterDroughtAuthorities and stake-holders coordination
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Health3. Planning and Strategy DevelopmentWhat both Clusters/Sectors need to coordinateMultipleCash for work
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Nutrition4. Monitoring and reportingPH-Outbreak genericHR policies
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Protection (ALL)5. PreparednessPH-CholeraHygiene promotion
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Protection (CP)6. AdvocacyConflictKnowledge sharing
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Protection (GBV)AAP+Natural DisasterNeed asssessment and analysis
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ShelterOverall collaborationNFIs
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Livelihood or/and CASH Working Group or/and Early RecoveryPrepardness
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4CsReporting and monitoring
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Standard definition and dissemination
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WASH service delivery
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Water quality monitoring
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