Strategic Use of CERF
In the CERF submission, which is
more important to ensure ???
A: The needs have been strategically
prioritised!
B: Agencies involved all get some
allocation in the CERF process!
What do you think is
“the strategic use of CERF”?
Why is it important?
“This is not about sharing the pie but doing the right
thing at the right time based on country needs.”
CERF has maximum added value as...
Spotlight
• Encourages
support
Catalyst
• For coordination and
complementarity
Enabling lifesaving
• Life-saving activities that would
otherwise not have been possible
What are the challenges in the
CERF Process?
PAF REVIEW SCORES= 3
All members of HCT and clusters
aware of CERF availability
Analysis of funding undertaken to
inform prioritisation process
CERF request adheres to CERF lifesaving criteria
PAF REVEW SCORES = 1
Leadership and involvement of RC/HC in humanitarian operation did not
improve
RC/HC & Cluster leads did not leverage CERF as a tool to enhance
coordination
Intra- & Inter-cluster prioritisation process was not inclusive
Cluster submission was not of high quality; gaps were not identified and
addressed with CERF
CERF funds did not leverage donor confidence