1.4.3 Cluster leads
Under the cluster system, a ‘cluster lead’ is appointed for each sector. The cluster lead is accountable to the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator to ensure system-wide preparedness and technical capacity to respond to humanitarian emergencies. This is achieved by effective inter-agency responses, including ensuring that effective coordination and partnership arrangements are established.
| Sector or area of activity | Global cluster lead |
| Agriculture | FAO |
| Camp coordination/management:
IDPs (from conflict) Disaster situations |
UNHCR IOM |
| Early recovery | UNDP |
| Education | UNICEF, Save the Children-UK |
| Emergency shelter:
IDPs (from conflict) Disaster situations |
UNHCR IFRC (Convener) |
| Emergency telecommunications | OCHA/UNICEF/WFP |
| Health | WHO |
| Logistics | WFP |
| Nutrition | UNICEF |
| Protection:
IDPs (from conflict) Disasters/civilians affected by conflict (other than IDPs) |
UNHCR UNHCR/OHCHR/UNICEF |
| Water, sanitation and hygiene | UNICEF |
