Patrick Gordon ISCRAM2009 Summer School One Response Presentation

OneResponse

Background
What is OneResponse
Key Features
Next steps
Q&A
OneResponse Overview

2006 Guidance Note on Using the Cluster Approach to Strengthen Humanitarian Response
2008 Operational Guidance on Responsibilities of Cluster/Sector Leads & OCHA in Information Management’
OneResponse Framework

2007
Interagency Information Management working group
Operationalization of the IM Guidance Note
Clusters are responsible for intra-cluster coordination
OCHA is responsible for inter-cluster coordination
2008
Development of ‘ Functional Requirements’
Workshop(s) with clusters to define and prioritize this new web platform
Proof of concept (PoC) developed (Cyclone Nargis)
Based on lessons learned from PoC, development work commenced with Microsoft
OneResponse Background

2009
Development of implementation plans
Migration of global cluster content (ongoing)
Decommissioning of Humanitarian Reform Website and Humanitarian Information Centre website
Establishment of Governance sub working group within the IASC IM Task Force
OneResponse Background

OneResponse is a collaborative inter-agency website designed to enhance humanitarian coordination
Country or emergency specific content will be hosted on the field level site .
During the onset of a new humanitarian emergency, a specific site will be available within 24 hours. This is similar to the role of a HIC website in previous emergencies .
OneResponse can operate in a low-bandwidth environment to enable access and exchange of information in poor connectivity environments .
Information can be categorized as either public or private. This allows sensitive information to be made accessible only to cluster specific working groups
OneResponse What is OneResponse?

Low bandwidth usage
Clusters manage their own content
Public and private (within cluster) content
Simple management -wizard driven
OneResponse Key Features

Global Taxonomy
Inter cluster document repository
Collaboration
Wiki style document editing
Check in /check out
Versioning of documents
RSS feeds (bi directional)
Discussion groups/email notifications
Meeting workspaces
OneResponse Key Features

OneResponse Demo of Site

Establishment of governance group within IASC IM sub working group
Development of business rules for the site
Define future development and direction of site
Identification of pilot countries
Two countries with ongoing emergencies identified
Review/lessons learned
Based on pilot – complete roll out to all cluster countries 2010
OneResponse Next Steps

Questions
OneResponse

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