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Linking emergency response, recovery and development

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International Federationof Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

RC/RC Policy and strategic approaches Change attitudes that treat response

and development as isolated activities.

Close consultation with the people affected at the community level and other service providers.

Use emergency response as an opportunity to enhance local capacities

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RC/RC Approaches … Ensure that response doesn`t inadvertently

reinforce tension or conflict Incorporate appropriate indicators into

response operations Recognize the needs for inclusive disaster

planning of the National Societies Use disaster preparedness and DRR as

essential link Build National Societies capacity

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RC/RC Approaches …

Contribute towards more systematic coordination

Underline the importance of humanitarian advocay to promote solutions to root causes and ensure better linkages

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Examples of good practices The Tsunami operation in Indonesia,

Sri Lanka, Maldives and Thailand, 2004-2009

African National Societies drought and floods response and recovery practices and the Longer-Term Food Security Initiative 2008-2012

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Strategy 2020-Aims Save lives, protect livelihoods, and

strengthen recovery from disasters and crises

Enable healthy and safe living Promote social inclusion and a

culture of non-violence and peace

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International Federationof Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Thank you