The SOP for Crisis Response and Recovery aims to provide a robust institutional and operational framework so that critical decisions and actions can be taken quickly in response to crisis situations at country, regional or global level. The SOP also aims to ensure a transparent and fast process for Country Offices to request and receive critical corporate assistance to respond to a crisis and initiate early recovery activities. The SOP is fully aligned with UNDP’s Crisis Offer and not only regulates UNDP’s engagement in response and recovery contexts, but also defines our approach to crisis anticipation and/ or prevention as well as our support mechanism in protracted and fragile settings.