"The Multi‐Cluster Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA) When a sudden onset disaster strikes, the MIRA is the agreed inter‐agency approach to undertake a joint assessment and analysis of needs to inform the development of the initial HCT strategic priorities and appeals. The MIRA is comprised of two fundamental components: i) initial assessment to collect and analyze pre‐ and post‐crisis secondary data, ii) and joint analysis to arrive at a collective vision of the humanitarian situation and strategic priorities. Objective The primary objective of the MIRA in Myanmar is to provide decision support to the humanitarian community in the immediate provision of aid to populations affected by a crisis. The overall purpose is to help all humanitarian decision makers collectively understand and communicate on the nature and dynamics of a crisis in the first days after impact and to support the development of strategic humanitarian priorities. The MIRA informs and supports the design of subsequent needs assessments and analysis which are often more detailed and operational in focus. Specifically, the MIRA supports these objectives by implementing a framework that will yield fundamental initial information on the needs of affected populations and the priorities for initial distribution of aid at the community level..."