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Guide pooled funds allocation for the WASH sector

Pooled funds such as CBPF are allocated to partners based on reviewal of their proposal by a Strategic Review Committee (SRC), including most of the time the WASH Cluster coordinator and members of SAG. Prioritization/vetting of projects submitted by cluster partners is done according to agreed criteria. Criteria are defined by SRC specifically to each funding process and linked with the Humanitarian Response Plan. One of the criteria should be that proposals are in-line with WASH sector's Operational Response Plan and Strategic Operating Framework, which makes pooled funds a powerful tool to implement cluster strategy. Reviewal needs to occur in a timely manner, often to meet very short deadlines. It is critical for WASH sector coordinator to ensure that the selection / prioritization criteria are clearly communicated early in the process, and that the allocation process is transparent.

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Monitor and analyse funding data and address any funding gap through advocacy

The WASH Cluster coordinator must ensure that WASH response is funded adequately, both in terms of total amount and prioritization. He/she must track the funds already received by the WASH partners, identify possible gaps and address them through advocacy.

Monitor that fund mobilization for WASH is sufficient and corresponds to WASH strategic priorities

See funds tracking section in Response monitoring chapter

Analyse funding data and address any gap through advocacy

The WASH coordination platform uses the funds monitoring data collected to identify possible gaps. Gaps can be related to insufficient WASH response funding level, insufficient funding level for one specific strategic component (ex: sanitation) or geographical area, or funds not being prioritized as per the WASH Operational plan. The coordination unit prepares reports including narrative and infographics, analyzing the current funding situation, possibly comparing it with other sector or countries (see the tool 2015 GWC Global HRP Funding Update for an example of such reports). See the section on Analysis & visualization of the Gap analysis & advocacy chapter for more information on gap analysis and infographics. The WASH Cluster/sector coordinator uses these reports to address gaps through advocacy. Advocacy messages are usually directed to UNICEF and the inter-cluster, who can then relay to the Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) and donors. also refer to section Advocacy of the Gap analysis & advocacy chapter.