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World Vision International © 2009

“Coordination needs and realities between military and CSOs”

What do NGOs like World Vision Do

Work closely with local communities

- - Health, Nutrition, Education, Shelter, Child registration, Watsan, IDP, DRR, relief response etc

Identify long-term, sustainable development opportunities

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Equip communities on disaster preparedness and resilience

Advocate for international (often non-military) solutions

Advocate on humanitarian issues

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What do NGOs like World Vision Do

Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

complicated, multi-layered relationships

mission overlap, mandate competition

clash of organisational culture

Characteristic Military-NGO collaboration

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Natural Disasters

less complicated relationships

less mandate competition

organisational culture less problematic

Characteristic Military-NGO collaboration

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UNREASONABLE REQUESTS?

Security Briefings

- tell us where the bad guys are but don’t ask us to tell you who we see

“Ambient Security” - keep us safe while we’re out and about but

don’t come too close and don’t do reconnaissance in ‘our’ area

NGO demands during emergencies

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Landmine Locations - give us maps and breech roads when

necessary, but leave humanitarian clearance to us and the locals

Logistics

– can you move some stuff for us …. anonymously?

UNREASONABLE REQUESTS?

NGO demands during emergencies

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Presumed NGO perceptions of militaries

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Presumed Military perceptions of NGOs

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NGO and Military Cultures: Differences

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CIVIL Military/Police

No arms Carry Arms

Flexible Set systems

Flat structure and delegated authority

Hierarchical /command structure

Independent Highly disciplined

Ethic centred Task centred

STANDARDS:

1) Humanitarian imperative comes first.

2) Impartiality - Aid is given regardless of the race, creed or

nationality of recipients and without adverse distinction of any kind. Priorities calculated on basis of need alone.

3) Neutrality: - Aid will not be used to further a particular political or religious standpoint.

Red Cross/NGO Code of Conduct

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4. Independence- We shall endeavour not to act as instruments of government foreign policy.

5. Respect- We shall respect culture and custom.

6) Local - We shall attempt to build disaster response on

local capacities.

7) Participation- Ways shall be found to involve programme beneficiaries in the management of relief aid.

Red Cross/NGO Code of Conduct

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Red Cross/NGO Code of Conduct

8) Mitigation- Relief aid must strive to reduce future vulnerabilities to disaster as well as meeting basic needs.

9) Transparency- We hold ourselves accountable to both those we seek to assist and those from whom we accept resources.

10)Dignity- In our information, publicity and advertising activities, we shall recognise disaster victims as dignified human beings, not hopeless objects.

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How Do NGOs Coordinate?

Civil-Military Coordination Section (CMCS)

CIMIC- avoid because implies inclusion into military

operations

CMCoord- UN Approach (UNOCHA) coordination not cooperation

CIVMIL- NGO Approach more flexible and independent

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Management FrameworkLiaison ArrangementsStaff ConductJoint Training SessionsJoint Relief OperationsUse of Armed SecurityInformation SharingFunding

CIVMIL Operations CIVMIL Operations ManualManual

How can/should NGOs engage with military actors?

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2nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

HISS-CAM is a tool to help staff thinking through difficult operational and policy decisions they may face when interacting with military and other armed actors.

How can we achieve the necessary balance between principles and pragmatism in our operations?

Principles to Practical action

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2nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

Always abide by ICRC and Sphere Code of Conduct

Always promote respect for Human Rights and Child Rights Conventions by military

Never gather intelligence except for WV purposes

Never permit use of WV vehicles for transport of armed insurgents, POWs, or weapons

Absolute Principles

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2nd Workshop ASEAN Defence Establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

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