Mercy Corps: Commentary on the Implementation and Effectiveness of the Cluster Approach

In this document, the NGO Mercy Corps shares their comments on the "Preliminary Guidance Note on Implementation of the Cluster Leadership Approach" with the Interagency Standing Committee (IASC).

They posit that some improvements have been made, but in general, performance has been inconsistent. They hope that their comments will provide positive and constructive suggestions on how the cluster approach may be strengthened in the future. The commentary draws upon their experience with clusters in Uganda, Pakistan, Lebanon, Liberia, and Indonesia (Jogyakarta).