Financial Planning 2 Resource Mobilization Learning Objectives Identify

Financial Planning 2 Resource Mobilization

Learning Objectives Ú Identify and understand various sources of funds Ú Understand how the strategic planning process can help mobilize needed resources

Resources – A Key Theme “Resources” remain a key theme throughout the strategic planning process for the RH sector Situation Analysis Stakeholder Analysis Strategy Formulation Strategy Implementation

Financial Planning Involves. . . Identify Resource Requirements Analyze Sources & Uses of Funds Budget Estimate Revenue & Expenses Prioritize Resource Use

Stakeholder Analysis ÚStakeholder analysis helps identify and involve people who can influence financial decisions ÚIt is a key strategic intervention for mobilizing resources

Situation Analysis Ú Situation analysis involves an assessment of current resources – Are the available resources adequate and of good quality? – Are the available resources being used effectively and efficiently? – What are the main sources of funding?

Strategy Formulation ÚFinancial feasibility of the proposed strategy ÚStrategic approach may focus on mobilization of resources

Strategy Implementation Ú Implementation is a process of resource conversion Ú It requires a significant recalculation of resources Ú This is the most expensive part of strategic planning but also the most rewarding Ú Permits monitoring and evaluation of resource use

Resources Financial Resources • Government budget • Donors • Private Sector • Third party/ community Products & Services • Contraceptives & ARVs • Vehicles • Equipment • Supplies Human Resources • Skills and know-how • Paid or voluntary • Part-time or full-time

Resource Mobilization Through the Strategic Planning Process Involving key players in the planning process Maximizing available resources Mobilizing additional resources

Involving Key Partners in the Planning Process ÚEnsuring government leadership ÚPromoting community participation ÚInvolving major international development agencies

Maximizing Available Resources Ú Current strategic interventions and programming – Still relevant? – Cost-effective? – Opportunities and/or imperatives for reallocation of resources? – Where are the priorities now? Ú Adapting and responding to change Ú Setting priorities

Mobilizing Additional Resources ÚIdentifying and mobilizing new partnerships ÚDeveloping technical resource networks ÚRaising funds from donors/IDAs