Advocacy and resource mobilisation - OneResponse
Advocacy and resource mobilisation - OneResponse
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If there are a large number of cluster partners, it may be prudent to manage<br />
project selection through a smaller advisory group. However, representation by<br />
all cluster stakeholders will be needed, including government <strong>and</strong> local<br />
organisations, in order to gain trust <strong>and</strong> legitimacy <strong>and</strong> to facilitate transparency.<br />
A process dominated by international staff or agencies, or with inadequate<br />
government representation, may lead to misunderst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> loss of confidence<br />
in the cluster <strong>and</strong> in the overall cluster approach. Furthermore, it may overlook or<br />
undermine important local capacities.<br />
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Overcoming misunderst<strong>and</strong>ings about project selection<br />
� Provide clear guidance <strong>and</strong> supporting information about pooled<br />
funding mechanisms <strong>and</strong> criteria (eg, core competencies, capacity,<br />
prior presence in locality, targeting unmet needs, alignment with<br />
cluster priorities).<br />
� Emphasise that inclusion of projects within an appeal submission is<br />
not a guarantee of funding.<br />
� Establish a systematic process for the prioritisation of needs,<br />
identification of gaps, <strong>and</strong> subsequent selection of project (refer to<br />
section 7.3), <strong>and</strong> ensure broad representation of cluster partners in<br />
this process.<br />
� Request donor cooperation in abiding by cluster priorities <strong>and</strong> not<br />
‘cherry-picking’ projects with particular agencies.<br />
� Support local partners that may not have well-developed capacity<br />
for writing fundraising proposals, particularly those subject to<br />
language constraints.<br />
Ten steps in funding the Education Cluster Response 52<br />
1 The cluster agrees on a joint assessment of needs.<br />
2 The cluster agrees on the prioritisation of needs <strong>and</strong> the priority cross-cutting issues<br />
to be integrated throughout the project cycle. This may be done through a smaller<br />
advisory group with representation of all cluster stakeholders.<br />
3 The cluster develops a shared response plan/strategy with agreed responsibilities to<br />
cover the priority needs identified, while minimising gaps <strong>and</strong> the risks of duplication<br />
or competition.<br />
4 Individual partners draw up project proposals with budgets for their part of the plan.<br />
5 The Coordinator manages a process for prioritising cluster partner projects on the<br />
basis of pre-agreed criteria, which should relate to the prioritised areas <strong>and</strong> the<br />
priority cross-cutting issues. Selected projects are proposed for inclusion in the<br />
52 Adapted from ECU (2008)Ten key points on funding the Education Cluster in the field