Further strengthen, through cluster-specific trainings and tools, the dissemination of the cluster approach in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), education, nutrition and protection, for which UNICEF has been given the global responsibility.
The research indicates that in less than two years, the cluster has effectively improved access to funds and trainings, promoted visibility and credibility, and increased the program capacity.
However, in this example the question is whether the effects of the experimental interventions do not carry over within a cluster from one period to another (given that the trainings are substantially different from each other).
A stepped wedge trial is a cluster-randomised trial in which all study groups (clusters) receive the intervention by a sequential roll out of the trainings over a number of time periods.
Both maps are 2D-periodic and their cluster positions cannot be related as they correspond to two independent trainings.
Selected trained staff will disseminate gained experience through trainings nationwide.
These findings reflect a belief amongst the cluster NGOs that they would individually benefit in terms of practical resources, trainings and tools the cluster would generate.
Trainings corresponded to total expenditures for trainings organized for SIA or RI (venue hiring charges, training materials, per diems).
This included supporting toolkit trainings that introduced the resource materials, targeting a range of levels (leadership, cluster-level, camp management, and field staff).
Trainings however remain limited in their scope if not accompanied with inter-agency sectoral leadership, including cluster leads mandating the inclusion of MHM within routine reporting and activity updates over time.
