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Nutrition response coordination in humanitarian contexts should be carried out through national and local coordination structures and platforms whenever possible. Different modalities for coordination may be possible, depending on the context. Understanding how these coordination mechanisms function and how the cluster coordination team can complement them is essential to strengthening the response and building local capacity.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Explain what coordination structures may exist in a country prior to an emergency
  • Outline how the nutrition cluster coordination team can work through, and support, existing coordination platforms

Audience

This module is an introductory-level course aimed at anyone who is interested in developing skills and knowledge in nutrition cluster coordination in humanitarian contexts, and who needs to engage with humanitarian architecture on this topic. It is part of the recommended learning path for sub-national nutrition cluster coordinators aiming to progress to national-level roles.

Length

It should take you about 20 minutes to complete this self-paced course. 

Methodology

This course is composed of a single short self-paced animated module, including various examples and activities. 

Structure

Introduction

Lesson 1: Coordination mechanisms around the world
10 mins

Lesson 2: Scenario: Nigeria
10 mins

Summary

Contact details

For technical issues, you can contact https://www.nutritioncluster.net/Ask_question