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In many humanitarian contexts, a centralized country-based pooled fund may exist and may be periodically used to support humanitarian programming. The allocation process of country-based pooled funds is managed by the clusters. A number of best practices should be considered in order to ensure the process is handled in an appropriate and transparent manner.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe what Country-Based Pooled Funds are

  • Explain the process for allocating Country-Based Pooled Funds 

  • Explain the role of the Project Review Committee (PRC) and who the members are 

  • Describe what guidance the clusters should provide to partners to support the pooled fund allocation process 

  • Explain the process for monitoring projects funded by Country-Based Pooled Funds

Audience

This module is an intermediary-level course aimed at anyone who is interested in furthering their skills and knowledge in cluster coordination in humanitarian contexts, and who needs to coordinate and collaborate with the humanitarian architecture on this topic. 

This module is part of the recommended learning path for national nutrition cluster coordinators aiming to progress to senior level roles.

Length

It should take you about 30 minutes to complete this self-paced course. 

Methodology

This course is composed of a single short self-paced animated module, including various examples and activities. 

Structure

Introduction

Lesson 1: Country-Based Pooled Funds
4 mins

Lesson 2: Overview of the process for allocation of Country-Based Pooled Funds
7 mins

Lesson 3: The Project Review Committee
7 mins

Lesson 4: Supporting cluster partners to apply for CBPFs
4 mins

Lesson 5: Monitoring pooled funds through the cluster
4 mins

Summary