Since its establishment in 2009, the Benefit-sharing Fund has invested USD 26 million in 81 projects in 67 developing countries. This report provides an overview of the distinctive elements of the funding mechanism of the Fund, its approach and main areas of work, governance, monitoring, evaluation and learning system. The Report illustrates some of the main achievements of the Benefit-sharing Fund since its inception, provides highlights from projects funded in the ongoing Fourth Call for Proposals, along with information on financial contributions to the Fund.

The report is intended to contribute to raising awareness among policy makers, donors and other relevant stakeholders on the dynamic nature of the funding modality, which supports the implementation of interventions and uses funds strategically to play a catalytic role in international cooperation in the area of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. More detailed reports, describing the implementation progress in each funding cycle are provided to the Standing Committee on the Funding Strategy and Resource Mobilization of the International Treaty.