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Session title: Lessons Learned From Private Sector Engagement During Hurricane Melissa
Organizer(s): OCHA Private Sector Unit, OCHA-UNDP Connecting Business Initiative
10 Mar 26 14:00-15:30   (Salle 4)
 
SessionAbstract

Imagine coordinating an emergency response where all actors—government, NGOs, and private sector—share real-time data and visibility of donations, activities, and needs.

When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, humanitarian responders faced a familiar challenge: how to coordinate, track, and visualize
the multi-actor response. How do we make change happen for a more unified response, in a systemic rather than ad-hoc manner?

This session brings together representatives from government, humanitarian agencies, and the private sector to discuss coordination challenges, and share lessons learned on integrating effective solutions on the ground. Participants will have honest conversation about what worked—and what didn't—and gain practical insights into how digital coordination tools can enhance humanitarian response when thoughtfully adapted to local needs.


Agenda

14:00-14:10 Welcome and Opening Remarks

14:10-14:30 Interactive Exercise

14:30-15:10 Panel Discussion

  • Carol Sanchez, Private Sector Coordination Specialist for the Caribbean, OCHA-UNDP Connecting Business Initiative
  • Kivette Silvera, Jamaica Country Director, Food For The Poor
  • Lisa Soares Lewis, Coordinator, Jamaica Private Sector Emergency Operations Center
  • Raquel Weintraub, Emergency Response Team Ambassador, monday.com

Moderator: Sebastian Rhodes Stampa, Chief - Emergency Response Section, OCHA

15:10-15:25 Panel Dialogue and Audience Q&A

15:20-15:30 Closing Remarks


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