Financing the creation and promotion of an HDR
Sufficient levels of financing are key to ensuring that minimum standards are met throughout an HDR process. These funds should also allow for innovative work with respect to participatory consultations, capacity development exercises, research and statistical work, multi-disciplinary analysis, and comprehensive advocacy plans and related follow-up after the launch of a report.
In general, to meet these standards for preparation, publication, launch, and follow-up, at least 100,000 USD is needed. Depending on country-context, larger budgets may be required.
Some of the factors which can influence HDR budgets include:
- different in-country costs varying across regions
- the amount and complexity of participatory preparation events organized
- the amount of specialized research/surveys commissioned
- the size of the HDR team
- ratio between use of national and international expertise
- number of HDRs printed and related materials (summaries, CDs, brochures, etc.) and quality
- number, type of advocacy events (workshops, television/radio shows, conferences, etc.)
In addition to core funds, HDR teams are encouraged to explore other potential resource mobilization opportunities already available:
- existing UNDP global trust funds where HDR activities are eligible
- other UN system agencies, including UNIFEM, UNICEF, ILO, WB, UNHCR, WHO, etc.
- bilateral donors (from the North and South)
- regional banks and other multi-lateral development agencies
- international foundations
- national government partners
- private sector organizations.
Depending on an HDR’s theme, these partners might fund specific research, surveys, part of a chapter, capacity building events, public awareness campaigns, etc. In addition to offering financial support through direct cost-sharing, they can also be called on to offer in-kind contributions through seconded staff, premises for hosting events, and use of existing data.
With all the above resource mobilization partners, special care is required to ensure real and perceived independence, objectivity and national ownership of the HDR contents and process.
HDRO Grant Programs
In general, HDRO is not able to offer direct financial support to HDR teams.
