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  • Humanitarian Needs Overview Guidance and templates - HNO guidance documents are available in English and French and are updated yearly.  These documents clearly outline the information needed to produce a an HNO.
  • Practical Step by Step Guide -  includes Step-by-Step Practical Guide for HNO and HRP  (includes: HPC Process Overview, HPC Visual Guidance, Design Assets, templates)  Available in Arabic, English and French
     

Recommended reading on Humanitarian Needs Overview for IMOs

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  • Read the previous years HNO
  • Download and read all guidance documents as soon as they become available.  
  • Contact the Programme Support Branch in Geneva to identify a focal point that can help you prepare for and plan especially if this is the first time you have been involved in an HNO.
  • Discuss the previous years HNO with cluster and OCHA colleagues.  Ask what could be improved.
  • If not already done request a staff meeting on HNO to determine timeline and responsibilities.
    • Prepare an OCHA or IMU work plan for the HNO with clear deadlines and responsibilities.
    • Needed data is identified and acquired (note this can take an extraordinary amount of time - plan for it!)