Joint programmes and pooled funds allow United Nations agencies to pool their resources and expertise to work in a coordinated, streamlined way – and more efficiently deliver results on the ground.
Active portfolio
Since 2008, UNFPA has served as Administrative Agent (AA) for selected joint programmes and multi-partner trust funds. UNFPA takes on the Administrative Agent role based purely on donor demand, and for programmes and funds in which it participates. This website provides information from 2010 till date on the joint programmes where UNFPA is the Administrative Agent.
As the Administrative Agent, UNFPA has taken the lead on and had a hand in designing all of the global, regional and country-level funds and programmes it administers. These cover areas critical to UNFPA’s mandate:
- Sexual and reproductive health
- Maternal, newborn and child health
- Gender-based violence and harmful traditional practices
- Adolescents and youth
- Population and development.
As of September 2026, UNFPA Administrative Agent portfolio comprises 13 active funds, supported by 12 donors and 6 participating organizations. 2026 donor contributions total $15.7 million, while $31.2 million has been allocated to participating organizations through prior-year and new 2026 agreements.
As the development finance landscape continues its rapid evolution, inter-agency pooled financing mechanisms are set to play an increasingly strategic role in financing the 2030 Agenda. UNFPA continues to strengthen its role as steward and manager of joint programmes and pooled funds that empower the UN systems and partners to work together to ensure that no woman or child is left behind.
Disclosure: The data presented reflects contributions managed under the Joint Programme Fund code. Contributions recorded under other funding sources are not included, as these are managed outside the scope of this reporting.