l. Rationale
This strategy paper is issued by the Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) and endorsed by the Advisory Board to set the general direction and programmatic focus of the Emergency Response Fund in Syria (hereafter “ERF” or “the Fund”).
It provides an overview of the allocation criteria, parameters and processes underpinning the project cycle (see workflow charts in section VI), meant to:
(i) guide implementing partners; and
(ii) Facilitate the role of OCHA, members of the Advisory Board, Review Bodies and sectoral experts.
The HC and the Advisory Board will revisit this strategy paper every six (6) months or more often as required to adjust the general direction and programmatic focus of the Fund, thereby ensuring its relevance and effectiveness over time as the humanitarian situation evolves.
