Review of the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) Performance and Accountability Framework

The CERF has had a solid performance and accountability framework in place since 2010. This type of framework is noteworthy in the humanitarian sector. The CERF Advisory Group had called for the development of a Performance Accountability Framework (PAF) to strengthen transparency and accountability and to ensure that the funds allocated through the CERF are “used in the most efficient, effective and transparent manner possible.” The PAF was also originally designed as a means of clarifying performance expectations, management and monitoring responsibilities among actors and formalising a set of accountability mechanisms and reporting processes.
The independent review of the PAF reflects a commitment to continue improving and strengthening CERF performance and accountability. To review the existing framework, 54 persons from different stakeholder groups were interviewed and 130 document sources consulted.