39. External resources mobilised (USD value) for national systems with WFP capacity strengthening support

39. External resources mobilised (USD value) for national systems with WFP capacity strengthening support

VERSION

V4.0 - 2026.03 — Existing with revision

INDICATOR CODE

39

TECHNICAL OWNER

PRGS – CCS Workstream

INDICATOR TYPE

Country Level Outcome Indicator

INDICATOR CLASSIFICATION

Complementary

INDICATOR SCOPE

Sector Neutral

APPLICABILITY

This indicator is recommended for all CCS sub-activities, when WFP efforts focus on improving the allocation or availability of resources within the national system. It captures tangible results relating to institutional capacity strengthening that contribute to the financial sustainability of the national system.

Note: Reporting on this indicator depends on the availability of financial information from transparent national systems. Country offices should consider the nature of their partnerships with national stakeholders to determine whether data collection is feasible.

UNIT OF MEASUREMENT & ANALYSIS

USD

DEFINITION

This indicator captures the total value (USD) of external resources mobilized through WFP country capacity strengthening support, disaggregated by partner.

Below are some key terms for this indicator:

WFP capacity strengthening support: Engagements with national stakeholders aimed at enhancing the capacity of national systems and programmes to function efficiently, effectively and sustainably. WFP applies a mix of support types – from accompaniment to advocacy, convening, piloting, modeling, secondment, physical and financial assets, knowledge products and training – to address diverse needs and entry points.

N.B. WFP does not work alone as an enabling partner, and results cannot always be attributed exclusively to WFP. Contributions from other stakeholders should be acknowledged in narratives.

RATIONALE

National systems function more effectively and sustainably when they have access to adequate resources (financial, human or material) to deliver essential services. Strengthening a system’s ability to plan, allocate, manage and mobilize resources is therefore a core part of WFP’s capacity strengthening support. When national actors succeed in securing additional resources for the system, it signals improved ownership, commitment and institutional capability, and contributes directly to long‑term sustainability.

DATA COLLECTION TOOL

It is recommended that the activity manager and monitoring staff maintain a single Excel sheet for the duration of the CSP, stored on the CO shared drive. This sheet should record:

• the value and type of resources mobilized

• the source of the resources

• the data source

• whether WFP’s technical/facilitative contribution has been validated

• and, where non‑monetary resources are converted to USD, the calculation or estimation method used (see indicator calculation row below).

Data should be obtained from partners through the activity manager responsible for the relevant intervention. All figures must be based on formal commitments (e.g. official donor announcements, approved government budget documents), and WFP’s technical or facilitative role should be validated by national stakeholders wherever possible.

For non‑monetary resources (e.g. staff time, equipment or capital inputs), the preferred approach is to obtain the USD value directly from the party providing the resource. Where this is not possible, the CO may use reasonable estimates, benchmarking against market rates for comparable positions or assets.

SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS

N/A

INDICATOR CALCULATION FOR REPORTING

Calculate this indicator as the total financial value (USD) of resources mobilized, disaggregated by type of partner.

Notes for calculation:

• Local‑currency amounts must be converted to USD using the United Nations exchange rate for the month in which the values are recorded in COMET.

• Non‑monetary resources should be reported in USD, preferably using direct valuation provided by the partner/stakeholder supplying the resource.

  • If direct valuation is not available, estimate the USD value using market rates for comparable positions (sector, seniority level, contract type if known) or similar assets (local purchase cost).

  • Ideally, use at least three market sources to determine an average value.

  • For complex or large‑scale assets, estimation may not be feasible; in such cases, direct valuation from the partner/stakeholder is required.

• Multi‑year commitments should be fully counted in the year the commitment is made, not spread across multiple years.

DATA ENTRY AND DISAGGREGATION IN CORPORATE SYSTEMS

Values are recorded in the logframe. Each value has a reporting combination which is created based on:

• Sub-activity

• Country

Follow-up values are reported in COMET as shown in the table below.

BASELINE

Baselines are set only once, at one of the following points:

1. At the beginning of the CSP, or

2. When the indicator is selected for reporting after the commencement of the CSP, or

3. When there is a change in target, location and/or modality that triggers a new reporting combination (target, location and modality) for an existing indicator.

Baselines remain fixed for the entire CSP period and are not recalculated annually, unless applicable above.

In most cases the baseline will be 0. However, if resource mobilization attributable to WFP occurred before the intervention begins and is relevant to the current CSP, that amount should be recorded as the baseline.

TARGET SETTING

Annual targets:

Annual targets are not cumulative: each target reflects the expected results for that specific year only and does not add to previous or subsequent years’ targets.

Because resource mobilization is often unpredictable and may only occur in certain years, COs are generally encouraged to set only a CSP end target for this indicator.

Annual targets should be set only when there is a clear and evidence‑based expectation that resource mobilization will occur in a specific year. In other instances, please use the “No data” function, and select the “Not applicable” sub-function from the drop-down list.

End of CSP target:

CSP end‑line targets should be set conservatively, especially where WFP is still identifying programmatic entry‑points for engagement. Target values should be informed by a solid analysis of resource‑mobilization prospects, ideally carried out with national stakeholders, international donors and relevant IFIs.

FREQUENCY OF DATA COLLECTION

Annual data collection

INTERPRETATION

This indicator measures the USD value of external resources mobilized for a national system. This may reflect improvements in national stakeholder planning/financing, partnerships, policy influence or evidence generation, but will need to be backed by supporting evidence.

REPORTING EXAMPLE(S)

INDICATORS COLLECTED & ANALYSED AT THE SAME TIME

This indicator should be used alongside CCS output indicators that illustrate the type and depth of WFP’s engagement. For example, an output indicator capturing secondments to national institutions can help demonstrate WFP’s contribution, supported by narrative analysis describing the advocacy or technical role played by the seconded personnel.

COMPLEMENTARY QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

Supporting evidence should ideally include qualitative confirmation of WFP’s contribution from national stakeholders or partners (e.g. through key informant interviews, meeting minutes, or written acknowledgements). These sources help verify WFP’s technical or facilitative role in the resource‑mobilization process, which financial documents alone cannot demonstrate.

Other forms of evidence may also support this indicator when relevant, for example, analytical studies produced or used by WFP for advocacy. These include cost‑benefit analyses, investment cases, or fiscal space assessments, and can be cited when they have informed or influenced the resource‑mobilization outcome.

DECISIONS DATA CAN INFORM

Data from this indicator can help country offices understand where WFP’s capacity strengthening efforts are contributing to stronger financing for national systems and whether shifts in resource allocations signal changing government priorities. It also supports decisions on where to focus advocacy, analytical work and engagement with government, donors and IFIs to sustain or expand system financing. These insights can guide adjustments to CCS strategies and inform transition and sustainability planning.

VISUALIZATION

Because this indicator reports a USD value, simple visualizations such as bar charts are most appropriate. These allow easy comparison of amounts mobilized across years, source category (government, IFIs, bilateral donors, other partners), or types of resources (financial, human, material). Line charts may also be used when resource mobilization occurs in more than one year, to show changes over time within a CSP. Pie charts are not recommended, as they make it difficult to compare magnitudes accurately and are less effective for displaying monetary values.

LIMITATIONS

Potential limitations of this indicator include:

• Difficult attribution. Resource mobilization usually involves multiple actors; the indicator alone cannot confirm WFP’s role.

• Does not explain why mobilization happened. The USD value shows what was mobilized, not the reasons behind it; additional evidence is needed to understand WFP’s contribution.

• Not a measure of support quality. High or low values do not necessarily indicate the effectiveness of WFP’s capacity strengthening.

• Timing affects results. Resource mobilization often occurs irregularly, so annual figures may reflect timing rather than performance.

• Relies on stakeholder transparency. Accurate reporting requires financial data from national systems, donors, and IFIs, which may not always be accessible.

• Non‑monetary valuations may be approximate. Converting staff time or assets to USD can introduce estimation inconsistencies.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Refer to the CCS Framework, 9 Types of Capacity Strengthening Support, and additional resources in the CCS section of the Programme Guidance Manual.