SUMA has taken the first steps for it's standardization globally. It has received the support from various United Nations agencies and, coordinated by WHO, an inter-agency initiative will be launched on an international level to strengthen the operational capacity of humanitarian organizations, governmental and nongovernmental institutions. This will allow a more fluid information sharing, a joint logistical planning, and therefore a more efficient management of humanitarian assistance, which improves the final response to those in need. See Flow of SUMA

Dr. Edgardo Acosta Nassar.

Executive Director

FUNDESUMA

Transparent and efficient management

SUMA, apart of being a technical and operational tool, has evolved into an indicator and tool to improve transparency and accountability during the response phase in times of a disaster. Transparency and accountability are widely recognized as essential features of sound and efficient management