Objectives: Specific objectives include Reviewing and assessing the following: - Status of the preparedness and effectiveness of early warning system; - Effectiveness of resource mobilisation activities, including the newly established Central Emergency Relief Fund (CERF); - Quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the coordination mechanisms, including the Cluster approach; - Appropriateness of the response in term of timeliness, relevance, effectiveness and efficiency; and - Identification of additional in-depth evaluation and research issues.