3. Protocols, Guidelines and Tools

In the CET you will find:

Protocols

• are mandatory
• establish the policy and process for managing an emergency response
• are brief statements with step-by-step instructions
• outline the roles of all the involved actors across CARE International (COs, Members, CEG).

Guidelines

• provide detailed practical detail on what to do and how to do it
• focus on Country Office or non-presence operations as the primary user (except for specific CARE International Member guidelines)
• guide COs as to how procedures should be amended for emergency situations
• are not mandatory but highly recommended to ensure standards are being met.

Tools

• are annexed to each chapter
• provide templates, formats, samples and other resources that can be used directly during a response
• provide copies of other technical handbooks and manuals.