Resource Planning and Budgeting
Resource date: 18 Nov 2022
Author: FASP
Publisher: UNFPA PD
Resource date: 18 Nov 2022
Author: FASP
Publisher: UNFPA PD
This policy operationalizes the joint UNFPA, UNDP, UNICEF and UN-Women harmonized cost recovery policy, which has been approved by the Executive Board. The policy explains the difference between direct and indirect costs, lists the indirect cost recovery rates that are applicable for different types of contributions, and discusses the types of direct costs that must be included in the proposals/budgets funded from other resources and charged accordingly.
This policy articulates the framework that governs the UNFPA Integrated Budget, including planning, allocation and management of the corresponding financial resources. It covers the full financial cycle of the management of resources at UNFPA. The policy establishes principles and procedures for the financial planning and administration of all resources (both regular and other resources) and all cost classifications, including the responsibilities of divisions at each individual stage.policy provides an overview of the management of financial resources at UNFPA, including planning, approval, distribution, monitoring and accounting of financial resources at UNFPA.
This policy provides the framework that governs the use of the resources and the responsibilities of the budget holders. The policy also provides an overview of the main budget management processes and the established and related risk management mechanisms.
This policy applies to the management of non-core funds received by headquarters and regional offices and distributed to other UNFPA units.