In 2024, conducting cluster meetings in local or official languages continued to be a key strategy for promoting inclusivity and ensuring accessibility for all participants. At the national level, 71 per cent of clusters reported using a local or official language of the country of operation, reflecting a slight decrease from 76% in 2023. At the subnational level, 86 per cent of clusters used an official language, also showing a modest decline from 89 per cent in 2023. Regarding specific languages used in national-level clusters, French (31%) was the most widely reported official language, followed by English (17%), Arabic (11 per cent), and Spanish (9 per cent).
Use of local or official languages of the country of operation in cluster coordination – 2021 to 2024
Thirty per cent of national clusters reported having translation capacity in 2024, reflecting a slight decrease from 34 per cent in 2023. At the subnational level, no change was observed compared to the previous year, with 25 per cent of clusters providing translation services in cases where an official language was not used. Translation efforts (such as providing interpreters during meetings or translating meeting minutes and materials) demonstrate a continued commitment to ensuring that all participants can effectively engage in coordination processes.