Membership of Shongjog, the Multi-stakeholder Platform (MSP) is open to any organisation that works on disaster management in Bangladesh, regularly contributes to the system, run programmes or utilize funds. Relevant Government agencies that have a clear mandate for communication with communities (CwC) in disaster, according to the Standing Order on Disaster (SOD), are also expected to be part of this platform. Organisations satisfying any of the criteria mentioned below are eligible for membership:
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All interested organisations need to endorse the spirit, values and principles of CwC in Bangladesh as well as the humanitarian imperative and principles. Organisations also need to commit to active participation in the platform in order to achieve its vision and deliver role & function.
Any organisation fit for the criteria can apply for general membership in the prescribed manner. General membership will be reviewed by the Core Group biannually and membership will expire in case of inactiveness of the member in the platform.
Follow the additional guidelines for disaster and humanitarian response to ensure effectiveness of services and assistance.
The Shongjog Multi-stakeholder Platform (MSP) is a collaborative effort made up of government, international and national NGOs and other groups. The MSP on Communication with Communities (CwC) will aim to ensure that there are identified credible sources of information, where information is managed and updated. The Shongjog MSP will also aim to promote trust between communities and the disaster response sector by recognizing voices of the community and reflecting them in strategies, policies and decision-making processes.
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