Research & Analysis

The CERF secretariat regularly researches and analyzes various aspects of the fund and related issues. In addition to these materials you can access our Allocation Data, Allocation Summaries and Allocation Reports under the header What We Do. The reports accessible here are available in the following categories:

Data analysis and trends

CERF COVID-19 Allocations (November 2020)
CERF COVID-19 Allocation Summary Paper (June 2020)
Anticipatory Action Update (November 2020)
CERF Allocations 2006 - 2019 - as at 21 May 2019
CERF Allocations 2019 - as at 21 May 2019
CERF Operating Model (May 2018)
CERF Allocations 2018 – as at 06 April 2018
CERF Allocations 2006 – 2018 – as at 06 April 2018
CERF Allocations 2006 – 2015 – as at 18 May 2015
CERF Contributions 2006 – 2015 – as at 18 May 2015
Contributors to CERF 2006-2014 (October 2014)
Recipients of CERF Funds 2006-2014 (October 2014)
Recipients of CERF Funds 2014 (October 2014)
2006-2013 statistics (November 2013)
2006-2012 statistics (October 2012)
2006-2011 statistics (October 2011)
Overview of CERF Timeliness Data 2009-2010 (April 2011)
Trends in CERF Allocations 2006-2010 (November 2010)

Grant report analysis

CERF Annual Results Report 2020 (July 2021)
CERF Annual Results Report 2020 Edition
CERF Results Report 2019 Edition
CERF Results Report 2018 Edition
CERF Results Report 2017 Edition
Analysis of Lessons Learned from 2015 RC/HC Reports on the use of CERF Funds
Analysis of Data from 2014 RC/HC Reports - Estimates of People Reached with CERF Funding
Analysis of Data from 2014 RC/HC Reports - Partnerships in the Implementation of CERF Funding
Analysis of Data from 2014 RC/HC Reports - Added Value of CERF as Assessed by RC/HCs
Analysis of Lessons Learned from 2014 RCHC Reports on the Use of CERF Funds
Quality Assessment of 2014 RCHC Reports on the Use of CERF Funds
Analysis of Data from 2013 RC/HC Reports - Estimates of People Reached with CERF Funding
Analysis of Data from 2013 RC/HC Reports - Partnerships in the Implementation of CERF Funding
Analysis of Data from 2013 RC/HC Reports - Added Value of CERF as Assessed by RC/HCs
Analysis of Lessons Learned from 2013 RC/HC Reports on the Use of CERF Funds
Quality Assessment of 2013 RC/HC Reports on the Use of CERF Funds

Partnerships with NGOs and other partners under CERF projects

Partnerships in the implementation of CERF Funding (2016)
Direct NGO Access to CERF - Discussion Paper (May 2017)
UNFPA Update on CERF support in UNFPA's emergency interventions for women and girls (May 2017)
UNICEF and CERF (May 2017)
FAO and CERF (May 2017)
Map- Delivering CERF-funded humanitarian action with partners (May 2016)
Map- Delivering CERF-funded humanitarian action with local partners (May 2016)
Briefing Note on CERF Partnerships in Humanitarian Action (May 2016)
Analysis of Data from 2014 RC/HC Reports - Partnerships in the Implementation of CERF Funding (Short Version)
Analysis of Data from 2014 RC/HC Reports - Partnerships in the Implementation of CERF Funding (Extended Version)
FAO Partnership Notes for CERF Advisory Group March 2016
UNICEF action on the use of CERF grants
UNFPA working with partners and actions to improve CERF disbursement
Analysis of Data from 2013 RC/HC Reports on the Use of CERF Funds: Sub-Grants Under 2013 CERF Projects
Best Practices to Accelerate Implementation of CERF Projects (IASC Task Team on Humanitarian Financing, October 2014)
UN Agency Sub-Granting of CERF Funds to Implementing Partners in 2012 (November 2013)
Grants to Implementing Partners: Findings from Philippines PAF review (October 2012)
UN Agency Sub-Granting of CERF Funds to Implementing Partners (May 2012)
Survey of UN Agency Sub-Granting Procedures (May 2012)
CERF Sub-grants to Implementing Partners - Final Analysis 2012
UN Agency Sub-Granting of CERF Funds to Implementing Partners (October 2011)
CERF Sub-grants to Implementing Partners - Final Analysis 2011

Sectors and themes

IASC Study: Integrating Programme-based Approach in CAPs and CHF (November 2013)
Supporting Early Action through CERF and Country-Based Pooled Funds (November 2013)
Position Paper on Resilience – OCHA (2011) (November 2013)
CERF Funding Specific Sector Protection (November 2013)
Analysis of allocations to chronic conflict situations (May 2012)
CERF funding in food and nutrition (October 2011)
CERF Funding Specific Sector Protection (October 2011)
CERF’s Role in Funding of Preparedness (October 2011)
The Use of the CERF in Protracted Emergencies (April 2011)

Country-based pooled funds

OCHA-Managed Pooled Funds Overview 2020 (July 2021)
Guidance Note – Harmonization of CERF and CBPFs (November 2013)
CERF and Country-Based Pooled Funds – Stocktaking (May 2013)
Global Overview of Pooled Funds 2012 (May 2013)
CERF and Country-Based Pooled Funds in Emergency Response (April 2011)
Paper on CERF and CBPFs (November 2010)

Good practices and lessons learned

Analysis of Lessons Learned from the 2015 RC/HC Reports on the Use of CERF Funds
Analysis of Lessons Learned from the 2014 RC/HC Reports on the Use of CERF Funds
Analysis of Lessons Learned from the 2013 RC/HC Reports on the Use of CERF Funds
Good Practices in Humanitarian Financing: Afghanistan’s CERF Underfunded (July 2010)

Miscellaneous

CERF for the Future: Strategic Initiatives (June 2019)
CERF Multi-Year Humanitarian Funding - discussion note (November 2019)
CERF Rapid Response Methodology Paper (October 2017)
CERF Underfunded Emergencies Technical Methodology (October 2017)
Centre for Disaster Protection: What role for disaster risk financing in the UN Central Emergency Response Fund?
Casement Lecture: Towards a Better System for Humanitarian Financing, by USG/ERC Mark Lowcock (2018)
Summary Note on CERF and the Grand Bargain (May 2016)
Briefing Note on CERF and the Grand Bargain (May 2016)
A CERF For the Future - Discussion Paper (March 2015)
CERF Support to large-scale humanitarian crises (May 2015)
Supporting Early Action through CERF and CBPFs (July 2013)
Paper on Project Direct and Indirect Costs (May 2012)
Options for Reform of the Loan Element of CERF (October 2011)
Review of the Loan Element (April 2011)