Gesprek : Gesprek met Baroness Valerie Ann Amos, Onder-Secretaris-Generaal van de VN voor Humanitaire Zaken en Noodhulp Coördinator
De vergadering is geweest
11:30 - 12:15 uur
Commissie: algemene commissie voor Buitenlandse Handel en Ontwikkelingssamenwerking (2012-2021)
Bijlage
Deelnemers
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Voorzitter
R. de Roon (PVV) -
M.E. Maij (PvdA)
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S.W. Sjoerdsma (D66)
Agendapunten
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Gesprek met Baroness Valerie Ann Amos, Onder-Secretaris-Generaal van de VN voor Humanitaire Zaken en Noodhulp Coördinator/Hoofd Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
The Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator (USG/ERC) is responsible for the oversight of all emergencies requiring United Nations humanitarian assistance. She also acts as the central focal point for governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental relief activities.
The ERC also leads the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), a unique inter-agency forum for coordination, policy development and decision-making involving the key United Nations and non-United Nations humanitarian partners. The IASC was established in June 1992 in response to resolution 46/182. General Assembly resolution 48/57 affirmed the IASC's role as the primary mechanism for the inter-agency coordination of humanitarian assistance.
In a country affected by a disaster or conflict, the ERC may appoint a Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) to ensure response efforts are well organized. The HC works with government, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and affected communities. An OCHA office will be established to support the HC.
Valerie Amos began the role of OCHA's USG/ERC on 7 September 2010. She succeeded John Holmes.
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