4.3.1 Strategy development key questions

• What period of time will the strategy cover?
• What is CARE’s potential role and ‘value added’ within the overall response?
• What are the short-term and long-term goals of the CARE response actions?
• How will these goals be achieved?
• What resources are required (funding, human resources) to accomplish these goals?
• Does CARE have a presence in the affected geographical area? If yes, what type of programming is currently being implemented?
• How will CARE switch from the current programming to the emergency response activities?
• What type of actions would it require?
• Is CARE going to carry out the activities directly or with partners? Who are the partners?
• If CARE does not currently have presence in the area, what actions would be required to start the response operations?
• What potential harm can be done through these activities?
• How will compliance with CARE’s Humanitarian Accountability Framework (including meeting internationally recognised minimum standards) be ensured?
• How will CARE communicate the strategy to the target population?
• How is CARE planning to phase out from the response actions at the end of the emergency?

If CARE’s objective is to provide long-term assistance to the affected population, what type of programmes will CARE implement upon completing the immediate relief operation?