UNCDF
March 1, 2008
Score: 83/100
| At a Glance |
| Type: |
UN agency |
| Outstanding Portfolio (12/2007): |
$125 million |
| % of Agency Portfolio: |
20% |
| Primary Instrument(s): |
grants |
| Primary Partner(s): |
private sector, non-profit |
| Primary Source of Funding: |
government budget |
Key Findings
UNCDF received 83 out of 100 points, ranking consistently high in all elements. It is a small, highly focused, flexible grants-based agency with leaders committed to good practices that have built in-house staff skills. Its greatest challenges are linked to aligning its systems to implement its strategy of addressing all levels of financial systems development and managing the performance of its portfolio.
Suggestions to Increase Agency’s Effectiveness and Scores
- Conduct a strategic review based on experience to date working at the macro and meso levels, in addition to the micro level. A detailed SWOT analysis could be part of the review.
- Prepare a human resource development plan to support UNCDF’s strategy, taking into account all levels of staff, including chief technical advisors. When appropriate, send staff to specific policy-related trainings.
- Manage geographic expansion; grow at a pace that ensures continued quality with regard to staff recruitment and training, and technical inputs at all stages of the project cycle.
- Undertake regular independent portfolio reviews (every two to three years) to obtain detailed information on the quality of the portfolio.
- Prioritize improving the portfolio of retail providers supported, including rigorous enforcement of performance-based agreements.
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