“The United Nations stands by the government to respond to emergencies and strengthen its coordination and preparedness to crises, as government’s oversight is critical to ensure long term equitable services and resilience of all affected people,” the UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Humanitarian Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative Lise Grande said. “Emergencies can happen at any time or place, preparedness means taking steps to strengthen the institutions, people and business resilience to humanitarian emergencies and any future man-made or natural hazards,” she added.
The centre’s main functions include the collection and analysis of information through continuous 24/7 monitoring, research and follow-up about all crises and humanitarian developments; policy advice to enable the government to take strategic decisions, manage and mobilize resources; and, the coordination of the crisis response among relevant ministries, departments, the international community and non-governmental organizations.
The Kurdistan Ministry of Interior, which supervises its functions and duties, has formed a collaboration network with several international agencies to further develop and strengthen the operational capacity of the centre.
Development partners such as the United Kingdom and Japan have supported the establishment of the crisis coordination centre from its early stages. With UNDP leading the effort, the United Nations provides continuous technical assistance, while the MSB has seconded its technical expertise in civil protection and preparedness from day one through the facilitation and funding from UNDP.
(Source: UNDP in Iraq)
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