2021 Annual Report - 21 facts and figures
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Sustained growthUS$1.84 billion in total annual capitalization, with annual growth of over 20% and 160% accumulated growth in contributions since 2016 (the start of SDG implementation). |
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Worldwide impact+120 programme countries received resources for implementation in 2021 to respond to their humanitarian, peacebuilding, development and climate challenges. |
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In support of LDCsUS$+950 million was directly invested in countries categorized as “least developed,” accounting for 70% of resources. |
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Greener recoveryUS$300 million invested in climate and environment funds that cover forestation, biodiversity, green economy and climate security. |
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Advancing UN Reform49 UN organizations collaborated on joint programmes around the world. |
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Supporting local SDG priorities17 country and regional SDG pooled funds actively contributed to advancing UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks. |
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Expanding Member State support54 Member States and the European Union contributed to pooled funds, the largest number of contributors since the MPTF Office launched its portfolio of pooled funds. |
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Leveraging SDG financingUS $1.7 billion in resources leveraged by the Joint SDG Fund through co-funding and sovereign SDG bonds launched with technical support from the fund. |
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Rapid mobilization for AfghanistanUS$+365 million rapidly mobilized to respond to humanitarian and development needs in Afghanistan. Over 20 partners contributed. |
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Diversifying resources from non-state actors14 contributors from the private sector, foundations and civil society, helped expand stakeholder networks and widen the contributing base. |
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Expanding civil society engagement50+ non-UN entities had direct access to MPTFO-administered pooled funds, after rigorous due diligence and selection, a substantial increase in access particularly in peacebuilding settings and in climate and environment trust funds. |
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Making private sector connections13 funds are fully or partially funded by contributions from private sector and philanthropic outfits. |
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Growing a team for better services18 professionals joined the MPTF Office to expand its services, as well as to promote knowledge exchange with country offices and funds' secretariats. |
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Professionalism and effectiveness97% of transfers were made in under five days, leading to achievement of all KPIs. |
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Nexus financingBridging finance across the humanitarian-development nexus, as well as other intersections, according to context. |
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Facilitating joint workUS$+105 million raised for stand-alone joint programmes, an increase of 15% annual growth in 2021. |
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Supporting broad coalitions of partnersOver 200 partners, contributors, governments engaged directly in pooled funding. |
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Recovering Better TogetherPortfolio fund stakeholders pivoted activities and channeled resources to mitigate the humanitarian, social, and economic effects of COVID-19 around the world. |
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Investing in qualityAll pooled funds administered by the MPTF Office incorporate quality management features as per the Funding Compact. |
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Gender equality is non-negotiableGender equality markers were introduced and integrated in the new MPTF Office fund management platform. |
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Co-creating cutting edge financial instruments23 new financial instruments were designed and established to promote joint action on risk data, biodiversity and health, and climate information. |