Humanitarian Coalition Philippines Typhoon Appeal – Part A: Discussion Paper

This discussion paper aims to provide recommendations for:

• Supporting Canada-based agencies in implementing “best practice” urban WASH, Shelter and Livelihoods interventions with a view towards transition and reconstruction;
• Aiding Canadian donors to better support effective, efficient urban humanitarian WASH, Shelter and Livelihoods interventions.

The discussion and recommendations contained below are based largely on the accompanying literature review commissioned by the HC and member agencies. The Literature Review focuses on the lessons learned, best practices and common challenges for urban shelter, WASH and livelihoods interventions during the Typhoon Haiyan response. The content of this paper both reinforces learning and best practices previously identified in other review and learning exercises and also presents new perspectives intended to spark discussions aimed at improving Canadian actors’ support for future urban humanitarian responses.