Humanitarian Needs Overview

Overview

Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) presents a comprehensive analysis of the overall situation and associated needs. It builds and expands upon the needs analysis chapter of the former CAP document, consisting of a discrete step in the implementation of the programme cycle. Its development is a shared responsibility among all humanitarian actors, requiring strong collaboration between programme and information management staff as well as support from the OCHA country office and the inter-cluster coordination mechanism.

IM Input/Task

Lead in data collection/assessment, support in data analysis, and provide graphs, maps and figures

Main Skillset

Data Analysis, Visualization

Focal Point

IMO

Frequency

Produced twice a year to support the HCT in developing a shared understanding of the impact and evolution of a crisis and to inform response planning.

Distribution

Reliefweb response, e-mail, print, MailChimp

Audience

HCT, Cluster member agencies, Government, I/NGOs, Donors, CSOs, HQ

Data Sources

Clusters, HCT members and organizations, I/NGOs, government agencies, FTS

Resources

Guidance Package: 2023 HNO template (in different languages)

Essential reading on HNO for IMOs

• HPC 2023 Facilitation Package

• A Step-by-step guide to develop HNO and HRP

• JAIF Guidance - HPC 2022

JAIF Trainings (components of these trainings include French and Spanish versions)

• High-level trainings

• In-Depth trainings

• Examples of country HNO

• Read more on the HNO dependences, planning and checklist for IMOs