Introduction
The global Education Cluster took forward a strategic planning exercise during late 2010 and early 2011. The process built on the experience of the Education Cluster 2009-2010 work plan, recommendations from the Cluster Evaluation II (2010), and several country level lessons learned exercises. A background analysis paper was also prepared to take stock of the current and changing humanitarian environment, identify priority issues, and examine past accomplishments and challenges.
The purpose of this plan is to provide an overarching framework to better focus and support the collective action of organizations involved in education preparedness, response and recovery. The vast majority of Education Cluster actors who will deliver on this plan are based in the field, calling on regional and global level support as needed.