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Information Management  Network or Working Group (IM Network/IMWG)
The IM Network or IMWG at the country and regional level should be comprised of information management focal points and technical staff  from partners (UN agencies, clusters, international organisations, national organisations,local humanitarian actors, and governmental agency). The group is responsible for coordinating and harmonizing the information management activities of all humanitarian partners. For CODs they are responsible for working with the relevant governmental entities to define, develop, maintain, and endorseCore and Other CODs.Detailed information on the wider role of IM networks

Inter-Cluster Coordination Group (ICCG)
The ICCG is a group with representation of all active clusters that cross references cluster analysis, identifies inter-cluster synergies and coverage gaps, addresses cross-cutting issues, and prepare strategic options and advocacy points for the HCT (IASC Reference Module for Cluster Coordination at the Country Level) and will provide necessary resources and support towards the management of the CODs and advocate for the use of P-Codes. The ICCG should also be part of the endorsement process (at least made aware) prior to communication to the HC/RC.

Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) or UN Country Team (UNCT)
In a country, HCT or UNCT are strategic and decision-making and oversight forums comprised of UN agencies, international organization.The HCT is established and led by the Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) and the UNCT by the Resident Coordinator (RC). The HCT or UNCT are responsible for agreeing on common strategic issues related to humanitarian action and will ensure that member organizations provide necessary resources and support towards the management of CODs and advocate for the use of P-Codes. The HCT/UNCT should be made aware of the Core COD availability and the list of Other CODs that have been endorsed by the IMWG and HC/RC.
Resident or Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC) 
At country-level, the Resident or Humanitarian Coordinator has overall responsibility for ensuring that CODs are maintained according to the COD guidance and the technical support package, including final endorsement of CODs.