Restricted access for international agencies due to government regulations. Total infrastructure collapse including telecommunications and airports. Coordination delays between international clusters and local responders who were already on the ground.

Local actors were the true first responders, reaching remote areas days before international aid. However, they lacked the specialized technical equipment for search and rescue and the large-scale financial liquidity required for immediate procurement.

The mission shifted from direct international implementation to a Technical Support & Capacity Sharing model. International experts provided remote advice and focused on mobilizing flexible funding directly to national organizations rather than shipping in external goods.

1. Pre-position "Crisis-Ready" funds with national NGOs.
2. Harmonize international reporting standards with local accounting practices to speed up disbursement.
3. Focus on strengthening national search-and-rescue capacity.