Why UNHRD Network?

Benefits to HRD Users

Timeliness

Being strategically located around the globe, the HRDs ensure that, following a request, urgent relief items reach the emergency location within 24/48 hours.

Cost Efficiency

The UNHRD Network guarantees cost saving in the initial emergency response because of greater proximity to potential crisis areas. For example, it cost between 25%-45% less to send a plane load of relief items to N’Djamena from Accra than from Brindisi.

Procurement

WFP’s good relationships with some suppliers allow for special arrangements such as virtual and white stocks to be accessed through the UNHRD Network at very competitive prices.

Coordination

By storing UN Agencies’ and NGOs’ emergency relief items in the same place, user are encouraged to enhance logistics response by coordinating shipments.

Staging areas

All HRDs also serve as “regional staging areas” through which all in-kind bilateral aid can be channeled to the crisis theatre according to a “pull” rather than a “push” system.

Strategic Location

All HRDs are located within the international airport premises of their respective location, in close proximity to a sea port and surface transport hubs.

Training facilities

All HRDs will also provide training facilities with fully equipped trianing rooms and outdoor training set up.

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Approach

A unique funding model; same Standard Operating Procedures for the whole Network , a centralized supporting office assists the entire Network financially and administratively, clear cost recovery and transparent financial reporting systems.