Performance management and accountability

Collecting qualitative and quantitative data on all WFP activities and results is a huge task. WFP relies on both primary data collected by its monitoring and evaluation officers, and secondary data collected by its partners in the field, authorities or other entities. Data on the people WFP helps is disaggregated by gender, age and, if appropriate, socioeconomic characteristics. Among the variables measured are WFP’s accountability to affected populations and their satisfaction with WFP’s support. Monitoring output data is essential to tracking the progress of a programme against WFP’s targets and to making adjustments where necessary. The key performance indicators selected in the annual performance plan are monitored and assessed throughout the year. 

Reporting is how WFP demonstrates accountability for its work and learns what to improve in the future. Each country office produces an annual country report, which links resources to results and assesses progress against the country strategic outcomes. At the corporate level, WFP reports on its performance in its annual performance report. This includes progress towards achieving our two main goals: zero hunger and partnering to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The annual performance report is approved by WFP’s Executive Board and guides senior-management decision making.