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A first step in strengthening local and national capacity, is ensuring a full and meaningful participation of national and local actors in cluster activities, including in coordination and decision-making. This is particularly important in contexts where there are no pre-existing coordination structures. To enhance this process, a number of practical steps can be considered by the cluster coordination team.
Learning objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Explain the benefits of enhancing local and national actors’ involvement in cluster activities
- Discuss possible constraints and solutions to enhancing local and national actors’ participation, coordination and decision-making
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 25 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: Benefits to local participation
10 mins
Lesson 2: Local participation: barriers and solutions
10 mins
Lesson 3: Involving national authorities
5 mins
Summary
Contact details
For technical issues, you can contact https://www.nutritioncluster.net/Ask_question