ERF Briefing for WASH Cluster
Islamabad, 1 August 2012
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ERF in Pakistan
• Operated in August 2010
• Funded 136 projects in 7 regions and
provinces
• Total funds received: $ 38.6 million
• Total funds allocated for projects: $36 million
– 58% natl NGO, 37% intl NGO, 5% UN/IO
• WASH received the 2nd biggest allocation:
$8.9 million (24.6%) for 33 projects
• Reserve fund: $800,000, but no allocation for
new projects.
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What is ERF?
• A resource mobilization and
coordination tool for clusters;
• Funding mechanism for NGOs, UN & IO;
• To respond to short-term humanitarian
needs;
• To mainly address unforeseen disasters,
but if required also fill in funding gaps
under humanitarian response plan.
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The Projects
• Funding limit: $50,000-$250,000
• Short-term (max. 6 months)
humanitarian activities: life saving
emergency needs, establish basic living
conditions, strengthen preparedness,
and facilitate the return to normal lives
and livelihoods.
• DO NOT target chronic social problems
or long-term development needs.
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The Projects (contd.)
Preference:
• From well established organizations
in the geographic area;
• From organizations with proven
credibility and capacity; and
• Strong gender strategy.
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The Partners – NGO, UN and IO
• Registered in their country of origin and in
Pakistan: registration certificates with GoP,
local government, and relevant line
ministries
• Excellent project track records: Capacity
Assessment, Agency Profile, 2
recommendations letters, Financial Audit
Reports
• Min. 5 years operation and will maintain for a
long run in Pakistan
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The Management
• The Advisory Board: provides general
guidance, strategic direction and policy issues
on ERF management and priorities (3 UN
agencies, 3 donors and 2 NGOs)
• The Review Board: reviews proposals and
provide recommendations to HC for his/ her
approval or rejections.
(3 UN agencies, 3 NGOs and 1 TGG/GTF)
• The Clusters: will establish Technical Review
Team to provide technical input and to advise
ERF for further review process.
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ToR Cluster Technical Review
• Clusters to establish a technical
review team (TRT): technical staff,
and gender expert
• TRT to develop criteria for review
• TRT to ensure its clear internal
communication, coordination and
decision making on proposals  at
national, provincial and district level.
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Application Process
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Application Review Process
1. Applicants to consult draft proposal
with cluster (provincial and/or
national).
2. Applicants or cluster to submit
proposal to ERF.
3. ERF to submit the proposal to TRT that
will give an official recommendation.
4. Proposal will be discarded if no
response within the given deadline.
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Orientation Sessions
1. Cluster coordinators: Islamabad
(4 July), Peshawar (10 July),
Karachi (24 July), Quetta (31 July)
2. NGOs: Peshawar (11-12 July),
others after Ied. Priority:
national NGOs.
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http://pakresponse.info/ERF.aspx
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