IASC Weekly (GVA): Country Focus Myanmar
Geneva
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Meeting Documents
1. Panel discussion: Myanmar and opportunities for HQ support
In recent months, Myanmar is (again) increasingly in the news. While there is careful optimism about the reform initiatives of the government and the recent 'opening of the country', inter-communal violence in parts of the country challeng the fragile political process. Humanitarian organisations in the country are following the political process carefully, adjusting to new political realities while continuing to provide humanitarian assistance wherever possible. Two recent IASC missions to Myanmar, focusing on Preparedness, Coordination, and the Humanitarian Program Cycle, helped to identify potential areas where organisations at HQ level can provide support to the humanitarian operation in country.
Background
The Panellists will: provide overview of the Refugee and IDP situation in Myanmar; brief on the outcome of the recent missions; and discuss the areas for potential HQ support.
Panellists:
Panellists: Mr Nai Jit Lam, Senior Desk Officer for Myanmar, UNHCR, will provide a snapshot of the Refugee and IDP situation in the country. Mr David Derthick, Senior Humanitarian Advisor, IOM, will brief on the outcome of the recent IASC Mission to Myanmar. Ms Sandra Aviles (FAO), Chair of the IASC Task Team on Funding for Preparedness, will discuss the outcome of the recent mission to Myanmar, which focused on Preparedness.
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