Contributions to OCHA Field Operations in 2023
Project completed
The goal of OCHA is to save lives and protect people in humanitarian crises. It contributes to principled and effective humanitarian response in sudden-onset disasters and protracted crises through its five core functions: Coordination, Advocacy and communication, Humanitarian financing, Policy and Information management. In its central coordinating role OCHA works in partner-ship with local, national and international actors.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Central African Republic Colombia Ethiopia Occupied Palestinian Territory Somalia South Sudan Syria Ukraine Venezuela |
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR Climate change and environment Migration nothemedefined
Humanitarian efficiency
Protection, access & security Disaster risk reduction DRR Material relief assistance Migration generally (development aspects and partnerships) |
01.01.2023
- 31.12.2023 |
CHF 3’000’000
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- humanitarian coordination, advocacy and communication, humanitarian financing, policy development and information man-agement and strategic priorities
- coherent humanitarian response
- leadership on access
- durable solutions to internal displacement
- Inclusive humanitarian response
- catalytic humanitarian financing
- strategic analysis of risks and trends
- 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
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
DISASTER PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Relief co-ordination; protection and support services
Material relief assistance and services
Facilitation of orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility
Material relief assistance and services
Disaster prevention and preparedness
Cross-cutting topics Human rights
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 effectively delivering its core functions, particularly through enhanced leadership, adequate coordination mechanisms and linkage with other UN agencies. SDC provides support to OCHA field and regional offices in relevant humanitarian contexts, in line with SDC geographic and thematic priorities. |
| Target groups | OCHA partners worldwide. |
| Medium-term outcomes | More effective and principled humanitarian action that meets the needs of and is accountable to affected people. |
| Results |
Expected results: OCHA’s ability to deliver its core functions is strengthened and recognized at global and field level. |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Project partners |
Contract partner United Nations Organization (UNO) |
| Coordination with other projects and actors | UN Agencies, NGOs and the international hu-manitarian community in general. |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 3’000’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 3’000’000 |
| 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) |
