Cities in crises consultations: Tacloban, Philippines

Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) hit the Eastern Visayas Region of the Philippines on 8 November 2013, affecting over 14 million people
across nine regions and displacing 4 million from their homes. Tacloban, the region’s capital city permanently home to over
220,000 people and with an average daytime population upwards of 1 million, was severely affected, with the most significant
damage concentrated in the informal settlements along the sea front. The large-scale humanitarian response that was set
in motion after Hayan provided much needed additional assistance to affected populations. However, the lack of coordination and
synergies between local and international actors resulted in sub-optimal humanitarian outcomes.
Based on consultations held in Tacloban with local actors and humanitarian organisations, this report outlines key lessons learnt
and recommendations deriving from the humanitarian response in Tacloban.