Contributions to OCHA Field Operations in 2016
OCHA is responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure coherent response to emergencies and to facilitate the work of operational humanitarian agencies in the field. SDC aims to support OCHA in delivering its core functions in humanitarian coordination, advocacy and policy development. Therefore, SDC seeks to provide support to OCHA field offices in relevant humanitarian contexts, in line with SDC geographic and thematic priorities.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Colombia Myanmar Ukraine |
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR Migration Climate change and environment nothemedefined
Material relief assistance
Forced displacement (refugees, IDP, human trafficking) Disaster risk reduction DRR |
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2016 |
CHF 900’000
|
- United Nations Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
DISASTER PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Material relief assistance and services
Material relief assistance and services
Disaster prevention and preparedness
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F08764
| Background |
OCHA is the arm of the UN Secretariat that is responsible for the coordination of the UN emergency response system. The mandate of OCHA is derived from UN General Assembly Resolution 46/182. |
| Objectives |
Supporting OCHA in the field in its role of coordinating international relief efforts, managing multilateral aid resources and advocating for the needs of people in emergencies. |
| Target groups |
OCHA beneficiaries worldwide |
| Medium-term outcomes |
The needs of affected people are better met through a more effective and principled humanitarian action. |
| Results |
Expected results: OCHA’s leadership on the UN humanitarian coordination system is strengthened and recognized at field level. |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Humanitarian aid |
| Project partners |
Contract partner United Nations Organization (UNO) |
| Coordination with other projects and actors |
UN Agencies, NGOs and the international humanitarian community in general. |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 900’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 900’000 |
| Project phases |
Phase 26
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2023
(Completed)
Phase 25
01.01.2022
- 31.12.2022
(Completed)
Phase 22
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2019
(Completed)
Phase 17
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2017
(Completed)
Phase 16
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2017
(Completed)
Phase 15
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2017
(Completed)
Phase 14
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2017
(Completed)
Phase 12
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2016
(Completed)
Phase 11 01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016 (Completed) Phase 10 01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016 (Completed) Phase 9 01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015 (Completed) Phase 8 01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015 (Completed) Phase 7 01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015 (Completed) Phase 6 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014 (Completed) Phase 5 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014 (Completed) Phase 4 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014 (Completed) Phase 3 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013 (Completed) Phase 2 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013 (Completed) Phase 1 01.01.2013 - 31.12.2013 (Completed) |
