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title: "4.1 Introduction"
slug: "41-introduction"
updated: 2023-12-07T10:37:03Z
published: 2023-12-07T10:37:03Z
canonical: "handbook.fscluster.org/41-introduction"
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# 4.1 Introduction

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Whereas chapter 3 looks at the internal functioning of a country FSC, chapter 4 addresses the external context and aspects. It explains the overall humanitarian coordination architecture at country level as well as highlights the importance of inter-cluster (sector) coordination and collaboration, including the roles of OCHA and the Inter Cluster Coordination Group (ICCG) overall, bilateral coordination efforts with clusters and inter-sectoral working groups.

Food Security Cluster

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

Inter Cluster Coordination Group