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OUTCOME
5.2
PASB’s institutional capacity
PAHO’s leadership, governance, and performance
PB
2026-2027
PASB’s institutional capacity
5.2. PASB’s institutional capacity enhanced to deliver PAHO’s mission in an efficient, transparent, and accountable manner through innovative modern management practices that foster an engaging, participatory, and respectful culture
Budget
Approved Budget PB (Previous)
112.3
US$ MILLION
Proposed Budget PB (Current)
105.8
US$ MILLION
Related Outputs and Indicators
  • 5.2.1.a Percentage of actions in the management response to the external evaluation on results-based management that have been implemented to strengthen planning, monitoring, evaluation, and decision-making processes
    Baseline
    40%
    Target
    90%
  • 5.2.2.a Average number of days to complete a selection process for a fixed-term position
    Baseline
    158 days
    Target
    140 days
  • 5.2.3.a Percentage of key accountability, compliance, and risk management targets achieved annually
    Baseline
    80%
    Target
    90%
  • 5.2.3.b Proportion of assignments in the internal audit work plan completed
    Baseline
    100%
    Target
    100%
  • 5.2.3.c Average time taken to complete investigations into fraud and corruption,
    harassment, sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation and abuse
    Baseline
    6 months
    Target
    6 months
  • 5.2.4.a Percentage of management dashboards and data sources secured and governed by ITS actively used by PASB
    Baseline
    68%
    Target
    90%
  • 5.2.5a Unmodified audit opinion issued each financial year
    Baseline
    Unqualified opinion
    Target
    Unqualified opinion
  • 5.2.6.a Percentage of PASB entities with delegated authority adhering to PAHO procurement guidelines and best practices
    Baseline
    80%
    Target
    100%
Key Interventions

    • Implement the updated Results-based Management Framework, with particular focus on continuous learning, adaptation, and innovation, to develop a culture focused on measurable impact in countries.  

    • Accelerate implementation of the PAHO Evaluation Policy to improve organizational effectiveness, decision-making, adaptive management, and accountability for results by strengthening governance, building institutional capacity, and promoting a culture of evaluation and learning. 

    • Develop and implement PAHO’s Accountability Framework to clarify roles and responsibilities, optimize and strengthen existing accountability mechanisms, and close enforcement and oversight gaps across the Organization. 

    • Ensure systematic implementation of the People Strategy 2025–2030 to attract, retain, and motivate the best talent, ensuring human resources are aligned with the priorities and goals of the PAHO Strategic Plan 2026–2031. 

    • Enhance corporate systems modernization by promoting full utilization of cloud-based, mobile-enabled platforms, upgrading essential infrastructure and equipment, and delivering user-friendly, readily accessible training to increase Organizational efficiency and foster innovation. 

    • Strengthen the safety, security, and operational efficiency of PASB facilities through systematic implementation of the Master Capital Investment Plan.