Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Contents
Figures and Tables
Summary
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Background and Purpose
General Overview and Context
Approach and Organization of the Report
From Camps to Urban Areas
From Humanitarianism and Development to Resilience— or Not
A Framework for Coordination of the Crisis
Short-
Versus Medium-Term Planning
Parallel Versus Integrated Services
Internationally Versus Nationally Lead
Funding to International Entities Versus Funding to National Entities
Focus on Refugees Versus on Host Communities
Summary
CHAPTER THREE: An Overview of Coordination in Jordan and Lebanon
Governments
UN Agencies
Donors
NGOs
The Private Sector
Refugees
Comparison of Goals and Priorities
Coordination Structures
Budgeting and Money Flows
Information
Strengths of Coordination Structures and Approaches
Challenges and Gaps of Coordination Structures
Summary
CHAPTER FOUR : Recommendations
Improve Donor Coordination by Creating a “Contact Group” for the Syrian Refugee Response
Led by the U.S. Department of State
Embed a Ten-Year Outlook in the Planning Process for the Refugee Responses in Jordan and Lebanon
Create a Funding Plan with Ten-Year Vision
Evaluate Current Plans and Develop New Plans in Jordan and Lebanon for Each Sector (1) Based on Needs Assessments, (2) Using the
“Approach Areas” as a Framework, and (3) Transferring Responsibility to National Entities as Appropriate
Invest in Capacity of Governments, Municipalities, National Civil Society, and the Private Sector to Take Greater Roles
Invest in Government Financial Accountability Systems
Streamline the International Coordination Structures and Funding Channels in Jordan and Lebanon
Establish and Maintain Clear UN Agency Roles and Responsibilities
Include Refugees in Coordination of the Refugee Response and Improve Communication to Refugees
Roll Out a Municipality Prioritization and Coordination Effort
Engage the Private Sector in Coordination in Relevant Areas
Seek Opportunities to Coordinate Both Refugee Needs and Host-Country Development Goals in Program Design
A. Coordination in Six Sectors
B.
Interview and Focus-Group Protocols
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