Area-Based Coordination (ABC) in Somalia

Area-Based Coordination (ABC) is a light, operational coordination approach at sub-national level that brings partners together to deliver multi-sectoral, people-centered responses in specific geographic areas. It complements cluster coordination by focusing on localized needs, risks, and service delivery.

In Somalia, ABC aims to:

• Strengthen localized coordination at district and community levels
• Support joint needs analysis and response planning
• Improve multi-sectoral response and service integration
• Ensure community engagement and accountability to affected people
• Facilitate two-way information flow between field and national coordination

ABC structures work closely with clusters and inter-cluster coordination to ensure alignment with national strategies while enabling flexible, context-specific responses.