43.MR.KPI - WFP Joint Programmes

C2629.MR32.K43 - JOINT PROGRAMMES UNDERTAKEN

KPI NAME

Number of Joint Programmes Undertaken with UN Partner Agencies, Funds, or Programmes

NEW OR EXISTING KPI

Update of an existing KPI

INDICATOR CODE

C2629.MR32.K43

RESPONSIBLE DIVISION

PI

MR OUTPUT

3.2. Partnerships and resources

PURPOSE

The purpose of this KPI is to measure WFP’s participation in formally recognized joint programmes undertaken with United Nations agencies, funds, and programmes, demonstrating WFP’s commitment to coherent, collaborative, and integrated UN system action. This KPI reflects the extent to which WFP contributes to collective humanitarian and development outcomes through shared design, implementation, and monitoring arrangements. It includes joint programmes documented and endorsed at country, regional, or global level—whether or not they involve direct funding—and captures initiatives advancing programmatic delivery, policy coordination, joint assessments, and technical cooperation. When applicable, it also reflects joint programmes articulated within the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), indicating strategic alignment with UN systemwide priorities and adherence to principles of the UN Funding Compact

CALCULATION FORMULA

Result KPI = ∑ (Joint programmes meeting the eligibility criteria within the reference period)

Where Joint programmes are as per UNSDG definition

CALCULATION STEPS

1. Define the reference period

2. Confirm eligibility criteria: identify formally documented joint programmes

3. Retrieve programme data: collect the list of joint programmes

4. Verify joint programme status: ensure each initiative meets the definition of a joint programme (shared design, implementation, or monitoring; officially recognized; involving at least one UN partner)

5. Count qualifying programmes

DATA SOURCE

Data is available from UN INFO (annual official updates) and WFP corporate systems, complemented by quarterly inputs from relevant HQ units and Country Offices to ensure accurate tracking of joint programmes

DATA COLLECTION METHOD

Data is collected from UN INFO and from corporate systems and relevant WFP units (e.g., Programme, Partnerships) or Country Offices

AUTOMATION

N/A

BASELINE VALUE

91

ASSUMPTIONS

• Donor interest in joint programming is expected to remain stable or increase, in line with UN reform and the Funding Compact

• Both funded and non‑funded joint programmes are consistently recognized and documented due to their strategic value

• UN INFO accurately captures all officially recognized joint programmes each year

• WFP corporate systems reliably provide quarterly updates needed for internal monitoring

• Proper tagging and classification of joint programmes are applied consistently across units and Country Offices

• Effective coordination is maintained between WFP HQ units and COs to validate joint programme information

• Internal tools and processes are sufficient to supplement UN INFO and ensure full coverage of initiatives involving UN partners

• No major changes occur in UN system definitions or reporting standards for joint programmes during the KPI period

LIMITATIONS

• The KPI counts the number of joint programmes but does not capture the quality, depth, or strategic value of WFP’s engagement

• It does not reflect WFP’s contributions to policy influence, coordination structures, or technical leadership within joint initiatives

• WFP’s ability to participate in joint programmes depends on external factors such as donor funding trends, RC/UNCT priorities, government endorsement, and timing of joint funding opportunities

• Inter‑agency coordination dynamics may influence how roles, responsibilities, and visibility are assigned across UN entities

• UN INFO only updates annually, which may lead to timing mismatches or incomplete visibility during the year

• Internal data collection processes are still evolving, which may result in inconsistent identification or reporting of joint programmes across Country Offices

• Government‑led coordination platforms may prioritize certain UN agencies, potentially limiting WFP participation independent of its performance or strategic intent

REVIEW FREQUENCY

Annual

QCPR INDICATOR

False

UN COMMON/ COMPLEMENTARY INDICATOR

True

IS THE KPI A UN COMMON OR COMPLEMENTARY INDICATOR

UN Common

IF YES, NAME THE OTHER CONTRIBUTING AGENCIES

UNDP, WHO, RC System, UN Funding Compact

POINT OF CONTACT

wfp.performanceplanning@wfp.org