Cost Recovery Policy - January 2026
This policy operationalizes the joint harmonized cost recovery policy approved by the Executive Boards for UNFPA, UNDP, UNICEF, and UN-Women. It explains direct and indirect costs and lists the applicable indirect cost recovery rates and discusses the types of direct costs that must be included in the proposals/budgets funded from other resources and charged accordingly.
Policy and Procedures for Resource Management - January 2025
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. The policy provides an overview of the management of financial resources at UNFPA, including planning, approval, distribution, monitoring and accounting of financial resources at UNFPA.
Policy and Procedures for the Implementation of UNFPA's Institutional Budget - January 2026
This policy provides the framework that governs the use of the Institutional Budget resources and the responsibilities of the budget holders. The policy also provides an overview of the main Institutional Budget management processes & procedures and the established and related risk management mechanisms.
