Launch of Pooled Funding at a Crossroads: A Comprehensive Review and Analysis Report

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Organiser

The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN in Geneva, ICVA, HERE-Geneva

Categories

Hybrid (In person and Online Format)

Language

English

Subject

country based pooled funds
humanitarian financing

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The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN in Geneva, ICVA and HERE-Geneva are pleased to invite you to the hybrid launch of ‘Pooled Funding at a Crossroads: A comprehensive review and analysis’.

This ICVA report, done in collaboration with HERE-Geneva, looks across the landscape of pooled funding – Country Based Pooled Funds, private pooled funds, NGO-led funds, and others, seeking to identify gaps in knowledge and providing recommendations for further analysis.

The short presentation of the report will be followed by comments from stakeholders, and a roundtable discussion on the implications of the recommendations for pooled funding.

Date: Wednesday, 28 June, 2023

Time: 9:00am – 11:00am CEST

09:00 – 09:30 Registration and coffee
09:30 – 09:45 Welcome and opening remarks by Barbara Dätwyler Scheuer, Head of Humanitarian Multilateral Affairs, Switzerland

Opening remarks by Mirela Shuteriqi, ICVA Executive Director (a.i.)
09:45 – 10:00 Presentation of the report, including main findings and possible ways forward for ICVA and its members by the authors
10:00 – 10:25 Remarks by key stakeholders (donor, UN, local partner)
10:25 – 10:55 Q&A and discussion moderated by Jeremy Rempel, ICVA Head of Humanitarian Finance
10:55 – 11:00 Closing remarks by ICVA and HERE-Geneva

 

Venue: Varembé Conference Centre (CCV), location here

 

Pooled Funding at a Crossroads

 

 

This is a hybrid event, please register here for in-person or online participation.

Agenda - Pooled Funding at a Crossroads Report Launch
Agenda
8 June 2023
Agenda - Pooled Funding at a Crossroads Report Launch
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Report
6 June 2023
Pooled Funding at a Crossroads - A Comprehensive Review and Analysis
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Pooled Funding at a Crossroads
Description

Pooled funding has become increasingly popular as an efficient solution to enhance effectiveness of humanitarian action. The Covid-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan organized through IASC is an example of pooled funding being used to channel funds faster to frontline humanitarian responders. Contributions to the OCHA-managed pooled funds have seen a steady growth since 2011-2012, drawing increased attention and examination into their impact and potential. A review of existing literature explores the strengths and weaknesses of pooled funds in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, innovation, learning, knowledge sharing, and achieving broader policy objectives.

The review highlights potential gaps in the literature that could be explored by ICVA and its membership while also identifying future trends relevant for ICVA’s research, advocacy, and policy agendas.

Click on the below link to read the review.

Meeting
10 July 2023
Pooled Funding at a Crossroads Report Launch Recording and Presentations
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Meeting Recording
Description

On 28 June, ICVA co-hosted with Switzerland and HERE-Geneva the launch event for the “Pooled Funding at a Crossroads: A Comprehensive Review and Analysis” report.

Click the links below to check the presentations and event recording.