NRK Response Preparedness II. Opbouwen van capaciteit van lokale Rode Kruis bewegingen. NRK Response Preparedness II Through this activity, the Netherlands Red Cross has supported five Red Cross/Red Crescent National Societies (Zambia, Mali, Central African Republic, Palestinian (Lebanon Branch), Lebanon) to increase their Response Preparedness. Through training and capacity building, these five National Societies are able to respond faster and more efficient in case of a disaster. This will decrease the impact of disasters on vulnerable people.   This second component of RPII contributed to global Red Cross and Red Crescent tools and guideline development that supports strengthening the response mechanisms of the five implementing National Societies as well as all National Societies that fall under the global federation. Activities that were undertaken include:   -	The development of a harmonized Preparedness for an Effective Response approach  -	Guidelines and tips in implementing Cash Transfer Programs  -	A revision of the methods for sending out experts to areas in need  -	The facilitation of setting up a hub on forecast-based financing in order to be able to respond quickly to disasters, especially those related to climate change   These activities ensure that the process of aid delivery is improved and people in need will be reached as quickly as possible in case of a disaster.